I was born in Hungary in the early nineteen thirties, where I received most of my education and lived under two extreme tyrannical regimes. Having lived through the Second World War, Hitler’s tyranny, surviving the Holocaust and then living under Stalin's tyranny was a major if unwelcome learning experience, which deeply influenced my life and personal philosophy.  I left Hungary with my wife - a fellow dental student - after the abortive Uprising of 1956, as refugees, settled in England, we completed our professional training and took British Citizenship. We have two grown up children and four grandsons. I live in South London in the United Kingdom where I was in partnership with my wife in General Dental Practice for over 42 years. At Christmas of 2003 I retired from professional life, seriously thinking what to do when I finally grow up. I didn't have to think too long before life threw me another unwelcome challenge.   After a brave and determined five years’ fight against cancer, my wife and life long partner passed away at home in the early hours of the 15th of August 2007.   In despair I decided that the easiest way was to sit down and wait for God… However, a year on I realised that God either forgot about me or did not want me yet… more surprisingly neither did the devil.   Therefore now, like Fagin in his song in the musical Oliver, “I am reviewing the situation”…  Let’s see (the Nowhere?) where the rest of the journey leads to…

Diplomas and Degrees plus a number of other professional accreditations, but those are just pieces of paper, allowing to pursue a professional carrier.

What might count as achievement is surviving war, persecution, dictators, revolution and displacement as a refugee and starting a new life.


However, the only real achievement and award I truly treasure is the trust and love of my four grandsons.