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Istanbul is a vast place. There are very conservative neighbourhoods, there are places that are upper class, Westernised, consuming Western culture.

If one had but a single glance to give the world, one should gaze on Istanbul.

The artistic part of us all - I think that the easiest way to appreciate this - is through architecture. Architecture is very impressive; the beauty of buildings, temples.

I found that the loudest fans in the world are in Istanbul.

Turkish cuisine is, to my mind, one of the most exciting and accomplished in the world.

The Taj, the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Cracao Basilica and Polish church are some monuments that hold a special place in my memory.

You can't really say what is beautiful about a place, but the image of the place will remain vividly with you.

A place of freedom is the best place to have the most creativity.

When the whole world reads your books, is there any other happiness for a writer? I am happy that my books are read in 57 languages. But I am focused on Istanbul not because of Istanbul but because of humanity. Everyone is the same in the end.

The nature of having ideas and creativity is incredibly inspiring.