3 Quotes & Sayings By James Kelman

James Kelman was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1954. He is the author of five novels, including How Late It Was, How Late It Was Last Night, What You Pawn I Will Redeem, and If You Are an Eagle, among others. He has also written numerous short stories and several volumes of criticism. His novels have received particular acclaim for their distinctive narrative voice Read more

Kelman's narrative is driven by the central character of Jimmy Henderson, who appears in all of his works. He has lived in Glasgow since 1978.

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Ninety-nine per cent of traditional English literature concerns people who never have to worry about money at all. We always seem to be watching or reading about emotional crises among folk who live in a world of great fortune both in matters of luck and money; stories and fantasies about rock stars and film stars, sporting millionaires and models; jet-setting members of the aristocracy and international financiers. James Kelman
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And you'd be left there like a fucking dumpling. You'd be standing there. A fucking dumpling man I'm telling ye. James Kelman