Amélie Nothomb recently appeared on the French TV program Clique, hosted by Mouloud Achour, to discuss her latest novel, *L'adolescence du perroquet*, which was published in August 2026. During the interview, the Belgian author revealed that she is currently working on her 115th book, noting a significant discrepancy between her published output and her extensive back catalogue of unpublished works. In her 35th novel, Nothomb explores the pain of being unloved by someone you love, utilizing the metaphor of a parrot. Nothomb also shared anecdotes regarding her personal life, revealing that her worst breakup involved physical conflict. She recounted an incident at a theater where disagreements over the play led her to strike her partner with her handbag. When asked by Achour about the worst rejection she has experienced, Nothomb stated simply, 'They threw me out at midnight.' She reiterated that while she is currently in a relationship, she is not married and has no children. Furthermore, she discussed her views on love expressed in the *InPower* podcast in October 2025, where she argued that love thrives when independence is maintained, distinguishing fidelity from exclusivity. [1]
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