Character Quotes by Porochista Khakpour

Porochista Khakpour

I guess none of the sides of my hyphen are particularly subtle cultures. But perhaps there is also a sense that these characters are all parentless – every character in this book is feral in some way – without any guidance in their upbringing. They find no choice but to seek refuge in extreme behaviors.

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Porochista Khakpour

My characters’ addictions are what makes them a bit stylized or “grotesque” – not just in appearance but through what drives them. Addiction is what threatens stability and normalcy and yet it seems very much a part of being human – at least we are all a bit obsessive and compulsive. Aren’t all humans driven by mad desires for one thing or another?

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Porochista Khakpour

The Illusionist is the storyteller in so many ways. Symbols become his obsession. It’s not simply about creating plot – one must also grapple with theme. Nowadays we have a lot of characters and a lot of action but it’s hard to sit still and really meditate on meaning, worldviews, concepts, ideologies even. I make my Illusionist do what I’ve had to do, often with copious amounts of stumbling and frustration. His real humanity comes from being an artist, I think – his creativity is what makes him a man.

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