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.