We're (not) going to be millionaires, Rodney

Did anyone see the piece on the BBC News at Ten on Tuesday night about the Man Booker Prize? I was watching it while working on my book. Apparently, authors earn an average of £4,000 a year in the UK. Given JK Rowlings et al must be way above that figure, I guess I'll be lucky if my earnings come in note form.

Back to the drawing board on how to pay for the garage.