what makes you angry & why?
Inequality and injustice. This is why I began by
helping associations whenever I could. I give to the
people even when I can’t. If everyone did so, the
problems would be a lot fewer. You know, in France,
the rich along with some politicians claim that the
poor are committing ‘fraud’ within the RSA (the Ac-
tive Solidarity Income) (about 100 million euros per
year). Even though the fiscal fraud created by the
rich costs 80 million euros per year. This says it all.
What's your biggest fear & how you deal
with it?
My biggest fear must be to eventually end up alone.
I wouldn’t be able to bare it. What do I do? I man-
age to never let it happen. I pay attention to people.
I talk with anyone, I listen to them, I try to under-
stand them, I try to know them. Frequently, these
people become my friends. As long as you’re pres-
ent and honest with people, they’ll always be there
for you too...
What's your favorite food ,song ,and movie?
why?
My favorite food? Fries... I could have it in the morn-
ing as soon as I wake up. Or in the middle of the
night. I’ve already done it.
As for my favorite song, I think it would be difficult
to answer... there are so many. I’d say, if I could
mention only three, I’d say: Lower Your Eyelids to
Die With The Sun by M83, then Viva la Vida by Cold-
play and to finish Elephant Gun by Beirut. I don’t get
tired of these three songs, they make me feel some-
thing different.
About the movie... I never got tired of Gladiator.
Russell Crowe is a massive artiste and he sublimates
the movie. Without neglecting Hans Zimmer in the
soundtrack. These two reunited could only make a
masterpiece!
What do you think about love?
Whoever came up with it is a genius and I thank him
for it.
Do you think that weaknesses are the direc-
tion of success? Why?
It isn’t a weakness. And success shouldn’t be sought.
(Am I too serious now?)
If you're drunk in a forest and you have a
shotgun and there is a couple of bullets,
lighter, and a pack of cigarettes in your
pocket, and there are 4 lions attacking your
tent! what you will do?
Mmmhmmh... I would definitely ask the lions to hold
on a few minutes for me to smoke a couple of ciga-
rettes. Then it would turn into a barbecue. Unfortu-
nately in my case, the lions wouldn’t have much to
share with each other. I apologize in advance to all
the hungry lions who’s luck would lead them to me.
Interviewed & translated
By
May ABDOU
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