Irvine Welsh is one of Scotland's best known writers.Irvine Welsh is one of Scotland's best known writers.
Irvine Welsh is one of Scotland's best known writers. | Getty Images

Irvine Welsh in his own words: Here are 17 interesting quotes from the author about writing, Scotland and more

There’s never a dull moment when Irvine Welsh is being interviewed.

Leith-born Irvine Welsh is one of Scotland’s most popular authors, having short to fame with his debut novel Trainspotting in 1993.

He published his 14th novel, Resolution, earlier this year and has also written, or co-written, a further six books of short stories, 10 screeplays and three stage plays.

Many of his books have been turned into films, including two Trainspotting movies, Filth, The Acid House and Ecstasy.

And when he’s not writing he’s also dabbled in directing and is an in-demand DJ.

To mark his 66th birthday, which he celebrated today (September 27) here are a few words of wisdom from the man himself.

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