Because my name is Hungarian, everyone assumed I knew about Hungary. I didn't. They also assumed that if you knew about Hungary, you also knew about the rest of Eastern Europe. — Tibor Fischer Copy Share Image
There's prejudice and poverty in Hungary as there is in every country. — Tibor Fischer Copy Share Image
“We might not want to share our food or our money, but we do want to share our judgement. We want others to think… — Tibor Fischer Copy Share Image
No one wants a masterpiece knocking around when your own book is looking for attention. — Tibor Fischer Copy Share Image
You can't really win as a Booker judge. If you choose the obvious names, the unit-shifters, you're accused of being timid and unimaginative; if… — Tibor Fischer Copy Share Image
“It would be so nice to have a real choice, fumed Gyuri. It was like Hungary being between Germany and the Soviet Union. What… — Tibor Fischer Copy Share Image
The greatest danger of being gifted, is that you may never learn how to make an effort. — Tibor Fischer Copy Share Image
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… — Tibor Fischer Copy Share Image
Outside their country, Hungarian directors have had, from the critics at least, a friendly reception. — Tibor Fischer Copy Share Image
Opening the fridge door, I found a rat eating the cheese. My dealings with rodents, particularly those tagged verminous, have been few, but generally… — Tibor Fischer Copy Share Image
“There are those who say clothes are frippery, jumped-.up nothingness. They’re wrong. They say that style only makes you feel invincible and successful, but… — Tibor Fischer Copy Share Image
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… — Tibor Fischer Copy Share Image
Once you've been backstage at a theater, the theater is never the same for you. Once you've noticed the crack in the vase, the… — Tibor Fischer Copy Share Image
As suburbs go, Bromley's not bad. But as David Bowie and Hanif Kureishi have observed, you do want to get out of there quickly. — Tibor Fischer Copy Share Image
