“I think novelists should be disciplined and self-imposed working hours. I work a lot, but I don't feel that I'm working. I always feel that there is a child in me, healthy, and I'm playing.”

Turkish novelist and Nobel laureate, Pamuk is best known for weaving intricate narratives that explore memory, identity, and the clash between East and West. His works, including *The Museum of Innocence* and *Snow*, blend historical depth with introspective character studies, offering rich reflections on cultural and personal conflict.