A Man Who Takes His Lack of Talent Seriously: By Joan Smith. [Salon] An interview with the author about his collection of short pieces, "Trying to Save Piggy Sneed."John Irving: By Suzanne Herel. [Mother Jones] Interview with the author that broaches subjects like good manners, religion, and abortion.John Irving: A Conversation: By Bill Goldstein. [New York Times] Interview in streaming video format. Irving discusses his literary inspirations, the writing process, and the differences between memory and imagination. [Fee required]The John Irving Rules: By Jeff Stark. [Salon] Interview with the author on subjects like his Academy Award nomination for The Cider House Rules and the process of turning his novel into a feature film.