Comment by ohgodplsno
3 years ago
Modiano is a rich man, born into a rich family. Wealth doesn't help in front of a white page, but it sure helps being able to stay in front of that white page instead of having to go take up a job because you're not sure what you're eating tonight.
As always, wealthy people and their "money doesn't make happiness" bullshit.
Since he already didn't need to work another job to pay the bills, the extra money from the Nobel prize does not make a difference in this case as he can already put all his time into writing.
Money doesn't buy happiness, but it staves off abject sadness.