Remember the immortal words “Choose life. Choose a job. Choose a career. Choose a family?”

Author Irvine Welsh – the man behind Trainspotting and that infamous monologue – is the subject of a new biopic Reality is not Enough, which has just gone on general release.

We caught up with him earlier and discussed politics, working class aspirations, and the complex relationship he’s had over the years with drugs, addiction, and creativity.

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