. We have this attitude that people become drug addicts against their will. That they couldn’t possibly want this kind of life. But maybe that’s not true. Maybe they don’t want to live like other people — it just wouldn’t… — Jo Nesbo Copy Share Image
My father grew up in Brooklyn, N.Y., with my grandparents. In Norwegian my name is pronounced 'Yoo' but my father used to call me… — Jo Nesbo Copy Share
What we humans think we know is nothing compared to what we need to believe to numb the fear and pain. — Jo Nesbo Copy Share
At nineteen I was pretty sure I was going to be a professional soccer player. At that time I played for one of the… — Jo Nesbo Copy Share
The nature of Scandinavians is that they don't talk so much, there will be these dark secrets, and most things are under-communicated. — Jo Nesbo Copy Share
I wasn't that into crime novels at all, but a friend introduced me to the work of Jim Thompson - I loved all his… — Jo Nesbo Copy Share
I think I was righteous. I saw myself as the good guy in my own movie. I didn't get into many fights when I… — Jo Nesbo Copy Share
When I propose a candidate for a job I don't do it because the person in question is the best but because he is… — Jo Nesbo Copy Share
Many Scandinavian writers who had made their name in literary fiction felt they wanted to have a go at the crime novel to show… — Jo Nesbo Copy Share
“And the rest of the story?" he asked, trying to force a smile. "Is that like everything else in POT, on a need-to-know basis?"… — Jo Nesbo Copy Share
“Ceri loves Sci-Fi - " Game of Thrones " also - Harry Hole , Lisbeeth Salander, Funky Scando Fiction, Supports Swans, Nirvana,” — Jo Nesbo Copy Share
I was a really bad taxi driver. I only collided twice but it was one time too much. — Jo Nesbo Copy Share
As I say, we Norwegians love our woolens, and you can buy some beautiful knitwear in Oslo. They might cost you a bit -… — Jo Nesbo Copy Share
Everyone has a need to do penance. It's a basic need, like washing. It's about harmony, an absolutely essential inner balance. It's the balance… — Jo Nesbo Copy Share
The only pressure I feel is to write good books. And to not replicate the previous book. Whether you have a thousand readers or… — Jo Nesbo Copy Share
You get spoiled as a novelist because you get to be the director and the editor, and you play all the parts, but as… — Jo Nesbo Copy Share
