Salman Rushdie talked about his life, career, and work. The Indian-born author knighted by Queen Elizabeth in 2007 is perhaps best known for his novel [The Satanic Verses]. He discussed his less publicized non-fiction works, including [The Jaguar Smile], his first-hand account of the government of Nicaragua after its civil war, and [Imaginary Homelands], a book of critical political essays and reviews. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.