Counting pigeons after a good drink
Congratulations to Zimbabwean writer Brian Chikwava on the publishing of his new book, Harare North. The Kubatana team are Fans of Brian; clearly we’re more into artists than politicians! Sometime ago, okay a few years back, we interviewed Brian and in so doing launched our series of Inside/Out interviews. Go on, they’re worth a read!
Anyway, here’s Brian from way back when; I’m reminded that we both have the same favourite journey.
Inside/Out with author Brian Chikwava
Kubatana.net
January 16, 2006
Describe yourself in five words?
Short, stained teeth, highly strung
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
To use witchcraft against the state
What’s the most ridiculous thing you’ve ever done?
Search for a n’anga who could show me how to strike someone with lightning
What is your most treasured possession?
Empathy
What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery?
Mental illness
Do you have any strange hobbies?
Counting pigeons after a good drink
What do you dislike most about your appearance?
Teeth
What is your greatest extravagance?
Fanta and a rock bun
What have you got in your fridge?
1 beer and rotten milk
What is your greatest fear?
Not waking up in the morning
What have you got in your pockets right now?
Nothing
What is your favourite journey?
To the bar
Who are your heroes in real life?
The man on the street (in Zim)
When and where were you happiest?
This memory has faded away
What’s your biggest vice?
Sleeping all day when I know I have work to do
What were you like at school?
Reticent
What are you doing next?
Running away from the landlord before he comes to collect his rent
*Brian Chikwava is a Zimbabwean writer and musician. He won the fifth annual Caine Prize for African writing in 2004