posted by davidt on Monday December 21 2009, @03:00PM
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John Ajvide Lindqvist : Monsters, magic and Morrissey

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His devotion to British singer Morrissey and The Smiths is another ingredient he weaves into all his stories. Let the Right One In refers to Morrissey's song, "Let the Right One Slip In", as well the myth of vampires needing to be invited into homes.

"I need them as emotional equipment for what I'm writing ... I know that this chapter should sound or have the feel as this song by Morrissey or The Smiths ... it somehow sets the pace with the quote ... I use it to push myself on," he says, adding he includes quotes from his poet wife too.

A real-life encounter doesn't appeal though.

"*A Swedish newspaper* wanted me to interview him and I said yes, because I couldn't say no, but I didn't really want to do it ... you shouldn't meet your idols."
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