It probably is a rhetorical question, but what do you do now? Or, maybe easier – what don’t you do? Is the Festival ready?
It’s exactly what I do now – prepare the next edition, or even editions, of the Festival. It’s the fundamental part of my life. In other words, I don’t try to fix the world, but I improve my own life, as far as it’s possible.

What has happened in your life since your appearance on the TEDx stage?
Nothing special, despite the fact of my being alive, and this is the best gift and this is why I still organise the JCF. And I travel a lot, of necessity and of love.

Has TEDxKraków somehow influenced you? How would you describe the experience?
You, know, it was strange, but I still remember this fantastic atmosphere, a kind of exultation of the speakers, anticipation of some magic of the listeners, the openness and energy flowing from the stage and back, filled with mutual, kind-hearted respect. It’s simply a superb idea and I’m thankful I was part of it.

Is there anybody you would like to see on our stage?
Probably a lot… I would like to see and listen to the human legend, publisher, writer, literary critic, one of the last who may be called a „flower child” – Jerzy Illg. Or Anda Rottenberg, art historian, critic, curator and publicist. You should also think of Władysław Stróżewski, a prodigy, and Ireneusz Kania, translator of the translators and eseist. Oh, and have you heard of Ayurveda doctor, theatre director, a magical person – Tomasz Łukasiak? Cutting short – there’s a lot I can think of, anyone but politicians!

Thank you for those suggestions, I’ll explore them for sure! Have you got your favourite TED Talk?
Frankly speaking, I don’t – I don’t know lot of them… I don’t watch myself, I don’t watch others. I’m a kind of a recluse, as you can see. I am sorry!

What are your plans for the future?
Should I be sincere? Don’t get killed. Live. Be free and keep doing what I love.

Thank you very much for your time! The schedule for June is as follows – we invite you to TEDxKraków 2015 on 13.06, and in the end of the month we revisit at the Jewish Culture Festival.
Thanks a lot, give TEDx my best!

Janusz Makuch, director and initiator of the Jewish Culture festival in Kraków, was TEDxKraków 2013 Speaker. Watch his Talk below: