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Jo Nesbø: ‘How often do I have sex? I only do it outdoors, so it depends on the weather’

By The Guardian Culture · 2026-04-04
Jo Nesbø: ‘How often do I have sex? I only do it outdoors, so it depends on the weather’
Why it matters: Nesbø's candid revelations provide fans with deeper insight into the life experiences that may inform his popular crime novels.
Renowned Norwegian novelist Jo Nesbø, 66, offers a candid glimpse into his unconventional life, revealing a past that includes a Premier League football career cut short by injury, a stint in finance, and a surprising arrest for indecent exposure. His humorous take on his sex life, tied to outdoor conditions, underscores a personality as intriguing as his crime fiction.

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