About the book: 2022 / Georges Simenon is a synonym for literary success, the brightest literary name. For millions of people, he is the man who created Commissar Maigret, one of the most popular and charming literary characters. In this book, Simenon reveals all his secrets. He talks about how to become a successful writer, speaks out against war, against the bourgeoisie and aristocracy, reflects on Russian literature and the Soviet Union, on women and politics, on youth and old age. In his declining years, he did not cheat his heart. This book contains for the first time all the main confessions of Simenon..