CLEAN : Turkish author Ahmet Altan: 'I prefer prison to exile'

The speaker reflects on their unexpected release from prison, expressing gratitude and discussing the challenges of writing by hand in prison. They describe the anxieties of a writer, focusing on the importance of time and legacy through writing. The speaker compares the difficulties of exile to prison, emphasizing the loss of identity and language in exile.

What feelings does the speaker express about writing while in prison?

What does the speaker mean by saying 'writing makes me happy'?

How does the speaker calculate their time in relation to writing books?

How does the speaker compare the experience of being an exile to being a prisoner?

What is the significance of the speaker's native language in the context of their imprisonment and exile?