Nearby was an iPhone he had bought recently. “Why?” he said. “Because I’m free. Every morning I study a chapter in ‘iPhone for Dummies,’ and now I’m proficient. I haven’t read a word for two months. I pull this thing out and play with it.

Struggle Over, Philip Roth Reflects on Putting Down His Pen - NYTimes.com

Charles McGrath interviews Philip Roth following his recent retirement.