CLEAN: Rushdie releases memoirs as anti-Islam film protests rage

The transcript discusses the importance of not allowing criticism, such as attacks on the 'Satanic Verses', to deter one's writing. It emphasizes the need to remain committed to one's writing goals and to persist despite challenges. The transcript concludes with a series of unrelated thoughts.

How does the author describe their aspirations as a writer?

What significance does the author place on the continuation of their work?