“I've always liked older women. One sad thing about being my age is that there are no older women. I used to amuse my mother's friends even at five or six with witty turns of phrase. Somehow, I just knew how to be funny.”

British novelist and essayist, Jacobson is best known for his sharp, satirical fiction exploring Jewish identity and modern British life. His work often blends humor with profound reflection on cultural and personal conflicts.