As an author, I realise, you're on your own. You have to do everything you can to help The Book. If I make sure people know it's out there, they can make up their own minds whether they want to read it.

It's true, some senior Hungarian writers are not known for their laughter. There is a strong Germanic influence - an attitude that if it's enjoyable it can't possibly be literature.

I never could get a proper job.

No one wants a masterpiece knocking around when your own book is looking for attention.

Ultimately, it's about the quality of the writing whatever style you are writing.

New York City has fantastic restaurants and, unlike London, a lot of the best restaurants are relatively cheap.

As an author, I realise, you're on your own. You have to do everything you can to help The Book. If I make sure people know it's out there, they can make up their own minds whether they want to read it.