# Irvine Welsh on aging, sobriety, and writing his new novel

In a Guardian interview, Irvine Welsh discusses his age, his journey to sobriety, and how he quickly wrote his latest novel. He also touches on his fascination with guns. The conversation offers insight into the author's current life and creative process.

**Importance:** 3/5

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- [The Guardian Culture](https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/aug/03/irvine-welsh-trainspotting-new-novel-can-nothing-save-us) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 04:00:40 GMT