“The 2007 Labor campaign was the most presidential in Australian histor...” — Richard Flanagan Quote

“The 2007 Labor campaign was the most presidential in Australian history, with a slogan - Kevin07 - exceeded in its banality only by its success.”

“I was struck by the way Europeans see history as something neatly linear. For me, it's not that; it's not some kind of straight railway.”

“As a novelist, you have to be free. Books can't be an act of filial duty.”

“It's an Australian thing to be dismissive. We find that endearing. Americans don't. They believe what you say.”

“I've gone on a Knausgaard bender with a young gay black man and an Australian grandmother - together.”

“We believe in the Australian promise; that if you work hard, you won't be left behind.”