A century ago, in the midst of the Great Depression, a young European decided to seek adventure. Millions of readers followed. We need to bring Tintin back to life - he is the ideal role model for the modern European spirit we seek.

Everybody loves Woody Allen’s film 'Midnight in Paris’ and wish they had been present amongst the creative artists who defined the 20th century with new ideas; yet so many professionals miss out of this creation of future finance. The financial roaring 20s are here and now! In a few years people will say: 'It must have been exciting then!

All my life I’ve been fascinated by the cartoon heroine Modesty Blaise and by accident at Victoria Station I ran into her creator Peter O’Donnel. We had an amazing conversation about writing and creativity and I realised I had to give up a poor dream I’ve had for ten years