From the BBC News:
Harry Potter author JK Rowling has given an interview to Jeremy Paxman in a UK broadcast exclusive for the BBC. The interview, which is being produced by the Newsnight team, will be broadcast on 19 June, ahead of the publication of the long-awaited fifth Potter novel on 21 June.
Rowling tells Paxman about Order of the Phoenix, gives him a taster from the new book, and provides an insight into the inspiration behind the novels.
She also discusses the impact her much-loved books have had on children's literature.
Paxman said: "She talks honestly about her fame, her wealth and the time she even considered breaking her arm to avoid the pressures of writing.
"As well as dropping some clues about what will happen in the Order of the Phoenix, she raises intriguing new possibilities about Harry's longer term future.
"We've been trying for 18 months to get an interview with JK Rowling - I think it was worth the wait."
Posted by Madmaxime at June 4, 2003 01:16 AM