AWW23: If You Want a Friend, Get a Dog - Craig Silvey

Chair: Rick Morton

In an interview with The Guardian, author Craig Silvey admitted his favourite object is a mandolin – absolutely not to be confused with his passion for the ukulele – and expressed his regret over the lost breakthrough memoir he wrote at the age of 10. With Rick Morton, Silvey explains a writing career that includes a fascination with small Australian towns, the acts of courage that inspire him and why empathy matters.

Event details: Tue 07 Mar, 1:15pm on the West Stage