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April 4, 2026
Jo Nesbø: ‘How often do I have sex? I only do it outdoors, so it depends on the weather’
The novelist on working on a trawler, his near miss rock climbing, and being jailed for indecent exposure
TL;DR
- Jo Nesbø, born in Oslo, had a varied career before becoming a bestselling novelist, including playing for Molde football club, working in finance, and fronting the band Di Derre.
- His Harry Hole novel series has achieved global success, with his books published in 51 languages and selling over 60 million copies.
- Nesbø recounts personal anecdotes, such as his worst job on a trawler, a near-fatal rock climbing incident, and being jailed at 18 for indecent exposure.
- He shares his views on happiness, fear (going mad), and what he values most: kindness to others and the importance of seeing things differently.
- A new Netflix series, Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole, is set to premiere on March 26th.