Alex Capus: "If it hurt me, I would stop it"
Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- Alex Capus, a popular author whose books have sold millions, stated he is not courted by highbrow literary circles but receives ample attention and earns well.
- He expressed contentment with his financial situation as he approaches 65, looking forward to retirement income.
- Capus attributed his wider appeal to being a popular author rather than a literary darling, embracing his success and comfortable earnings.
Alex Capus, the celebrated author of million-selling books, embraces his status as a popular writer, stating he is not seeking validation from elite literary circles. "I am a popular author and am not courted by the highbrow feuilleton," he remarked with a laugh.
I am a popular author and am not courted by the highbrow feuilleton.
Capus, who is approaching his 65th birthday, expressed satisfaction with his financial security, particularly the prospect of retirement income. "Next week I will be 65, and how much money I get from my pension fund and social security for doing nothing, I find that wonderful," he said, also laughing.
No, I get enough attention. I sell books and earn very nicely from it.
He indicated that he receives sufficient attention and earns a very good living from his writing. Capus seems content with his position in the literary world, focusing on his commercial success and personal comfort rather than critical acclaim from prestigious publications.
Next week I will be 65, and how much money I get from my pension fund and social security for doing nothing, I find that wonderful.
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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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