It went thus:

The paper asked a question in Hungarian, then it was translated into English for Ms. M, then the answer was translated into Hungarian for the mag. Madonna's response was translated AGAIN into English at USA Today's behest. The result was a comedy of errors. A sample:

Blikk: Madonna, Budapest says hello with arms that are spread-eagled. Did you have a visit here that was agreeable? Are you in good odor?

Madonna: Thank you for saying these compliments [holds up hands]. Please stop with taking sensationalist photographs until I have removed my garments for all to see (laughs). This is a joke I have made.

Blikk: Madonna, let's cut toward the hunt: Are you a bold hussy-woman that feasts on men who are tops?

Madonna: Yes, yes, this is certainly something that brings to the surface my longings. In America it is not considered to be mentally ill when a woman advances on her prey in a discotheque setting with hardy cocktails present.

Blikk: Is this how you met Carlos, your love-servant who is reputed? ... Were you dating many other people in your bed at the same time?

Madonna: No, he was the only one I was dating in my bed then, so it is a scientific fact that the baby was made in my womb using him. But as regards these questions, enough! I am a woman and not a test-mouse! ...

Blikk: OK, here's a question from left space: What was your book "Slut" about?

Madonna: It was called "Sex," my book.

Blikk: Not in Hungary. Here it was called "Slut"...

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