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0:04
Author Salman Rushdie's Life and Literary Career
1:37
Author's Experiences with Fatwa and Public Visibility
3:37
Persecution of Writers and Intellectuals in Islamic Countries
5:08
Understanding the Concept of a Fatwa
7:16
Bizarre Fatwas Issued by Iranian Theological Center
9:21
Violence and Threats Against Publishers and Translators
11:46
Chilling Effect of Fear on Free Speech
13:55
International Diplomatic Crisis and Its Aftermath
16:26
Gun Safety and Accurate Weapon Handling
18:12
Choosing a Pseudonym for Personal Reasons
19:38
Living Life to the Fullest and Identity
20:56
Author's Inspiration and Writing Process
22:13
Life in Government Safe Houses and Hiding
23:58
Police Humor and Security Details
26:27
Coping with Threats and Support from Friends
28:20
Maintaining Confidentiality in a Gossipy Environment
29:38
Building Unlikely Friendships in Times of Crisis
31:28
Author's Experience with Literary World Solidarity
32:55
Public Feuds and Their Consequences
34:08
Courage of Writers in the Face of Tyranny
35:45
Coping with Traumatic Childhood Experiences
38:00
Reclaiming Personal Freedom After a Long Ordeal
39:48
Celebrity and Public Recognition in Modern Society
42:28
Experiencing 9/11 During Book Tour
44:05
Finding Refuge in a Writer's House During Crisis
45:24
Censorship and Creative Expression in the Arab World
47:11
Rise of Religious Extremism Worldwide
48:39
Religion's Influence on Politics in Modern Society
50:00
The Church's Role in Limiting Free Expression