Russell Smith

“Style is a language. It’s a language of signs.”

“Fiction is about telling the truth, and it's a way of representing the world that is more true than journalism.”

“I'm interested in the way people present themselves.”

“A writer writes what he knows, and I know the world of restaurants.”

“I am interested in the surfaces of things.”

“Toronto is a city of neighbourhoods, and each neighbourhood has its own distinct character.”

“Humour is a very important tool for a satirist.”

“I think it’s important for writers to be honest about the world they live in.”

“The novel is a form that is particularly suited to exploring the complexities of human relationships.”