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Krazykiwi · 10-23-2016, 01:16 PM

Actually, Per Wästberg was slightly more subtle than saying he is arrogant, just that one could see it that way.

The Svenska Akademien have distanced themselves, saying it's Wästbergs personal opinion. (Also he's 82, and has a bit of a cranky reputation. I think he probably would have gotten on well with Doris Lessing.)

The exact quotes: "Det var väl inte oväntat. Han verkar väldigt sturig och motvillig så jag blev inte förvånad,"

-- It's not unexpected. He seems very stubborn and uncooperative so I'm not surprised.

"Nä, vad ska man tänka? Man kan ju säga att det är oartigt och arrogant. Han är den han är."

-- Well, what is one supposed to think? One could say that it is impolite and arrogant. He is who he is.

10-23-2016, 01:16 PM	#176
Krazykiwi Zealot Posts: 137 Karma: 2156958 Join Date: Jan 2013 Device: Too many random androids to list	Actually, Per Wästberg was slightly more subtle than saying he is arrogant, just that one could see it that way. The Svenska Akademien have distanced themselves, saying it's Wästbergs personal opinion. (Also he's 82, and has a bit of a cranky reputation. I think he probably would have gotten on well with Doris Lessing.) The exact quotes: "Det var väl inte oväntat. Han verkar väldigt sturig och motvillig så jag blev inte förvånad," -- It's not unexpected. He seems very stubborn and uncooperative so I'm not surprised. "Nä, vad ska man tänka? Man kan ju säga att det är oartigt och arrogant. Han är den han är." -- Well, what is one supposed to think? One could say that it is impolite and arrogant. He is who he is.