When’s the last time you read an all-Australian comedy crime caper?
Author Derek Hansen thought it had been far too long. He’s cooked up a story about a drought-ravaged country town called Munni-Munni. The residents find $3 million buried by robbers, and their bank manager uses it to re-establish the town on solid economic grounds. But the criminals are out of jail and they want the money, the cops want the money, and two of Australia’s most notorious hitmen are hot on the trail.
I spoke to Derek about the value of violence, the effects of comedy, and basing a character on Neddy Smith.
This interview was first broadcast by 2SER FM's Final Draft on 25 July 2011.