This devil of a man has more than one string to his art. Ex-host ofEuropean 1 and documents Who knows, performer of numerous films, of a cult series (L’instit), Gérard Klein is also a songwriter. In his new book, he unveils some of them, including Mister Al. “Al like Alzheimer’s. It’s fun to write,” laughs the author, unfailingly optimistic. Gérard Klein hopes to record his songs with a musician friend, “some things will be spoken, others sung”. Gérard rêve… is moreover a joyful stroll through some of the most memorable memories of a life made up of “chances as a gift”. We discover Gérard, a teenager, from a modest family, the first interview on European 1in Cantal with the volcanologist Haroun Tazieff, in the depths of Montana with the writer Jim Harrisson…
Her beautiful story with Romy Schneider
“I don’t care if I’m 80. I sleep well, I’m angry with no one”
“This little book is dedicated to my family, my grandchildren, including Frida, with whom I had a discussion about the passage of time. With my career, I’ve never spent too much time with my family. “Songs serve as a frame for this tender, funny, true story, without the fuss, just like its author who wishes to give it a follow-up in the form of a film.Gérard Klein, during a trip to the United States.
His idea is to make a film version of Gerard is still dreaming through a road movie in France and the United States. The actor would portray a character, in the winter of his life, who realizes his last dream at the wheel of a DS, from the Auvergne mountains to the Monument Valley park. He would sing Tin of sardines and Laughing cow, “with sardines coming out of the box! »
It would, of course, be very autobiographical for Gérard Klein who, at 80, still has that same warm voice (“I don’t drink or smoke”) and above all the desire to take life on the bright side. “I don’t care if I’m 80. I sleep well, I’m mad at no one. Resentments are useless. Gérard Klein continues to dream at the wheel of his DS, his star car. “Road holding, engine: we haven’t done anything better since. I drive a lot, it allows me to think. And to dream!
At the Retrosport
Gérard Klein will be driving a DS, his favorite model, to compete in Retrosport, on Sunday September 18, in Dreux, on the circuit of western Paris, at the initiative of the Lions club Cité Royale, from 9 to 18 hours. Tomer Sisley will also be on the track, as will many drivers who own vintage racing cars and put on a show for the benefit of social work. The profits will be donated to the association of the Little Princes which carries out the works of sick children. This action did not leave indifferent Gérard Klein, who will donate part of the earnings from his book, put on sale that day. “I hope to come with the Citroën DS that I’m in the process of refinishing. » Retrosport. Admission: €5.
Olivier Bohin
Gerard is still dreaming (Pastre edition). Price: €19.90.
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