Kazuo Ishiguro gives a press conference after being announced as the winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature

The speaker discusses their writing style, influenced by Japanese aesthetics, preferring a calm surface with strong emotions beneath. They reflect on the improbability of winning a Nobel Prize, comparing it to being featured on Desert Island Discs, a significant achievement for many British people. The speaker clarifies that Nobel Prizes are awarded for a body of work rather than a single piece.

What stylistic approach does the speaker prefer in their writing?

What realization did the speaker have about winning the Nobel Prize?

What does the speaker mention about the Desert Island Discs?

How does the speaker describe the expectation of winning a Nobel Prize?

What is the speaker's understanding of how Nobel Prizes are awarded?