There are essentially two categories of interviewees among those who, having reached an admirable age, have spoken on familiar terms with many people arousing fascination. On the one hand, the stingy anecdotes, who refuse to regale their interlocutors with their stories and, on the other, the generous souls, who take joy in it. Louise Latraverse undoubtedly belongs to the second category.
Episode 4: Louise Latraverse
Louise Latraverse has only ever been guided by one quest, that of freedom. From the very unpleasant Bob Dylan to the great dancer René Lévesque, from Clémence DesRochers to Janis Joplin, from Réjean Ducharme to Simonne Monet-Chartrand, the actress recounts a life rich in great friendships and significant encounters.
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Actress Louise Latraverse speaks with journalist Dominic Tardif, host of the podcast Just between you and me.
Three quotes from our interview
About Réjean Ducharme
“I was friends with Réjean Ducharme for years and I never talked about it. It’s still rare that I talk about him. Réjean called me every night. He was so talkative. At that time, he came to Pauline’s house [Julien] when there were parties. It’s not that he didn’t want to show himself, it’s that he was afraid of the world. He was the most exquisite, funny being. »
About Janis Joplin
“I didn’t get along with her at all. I can’t even tell you how much Janis and I didn’t like each other. She always asked “Is the French actress still here?” And she always hung out with the guys, including Emmett. It took a hit, it drank Southern Comfort. I hated it all. I went into the kitchen with other friends. »
About Clémence DesRochers
“Clémence is a poet and the funniest girl in the world. I can’t even tell you how funny she was, on stage and in life. When we were on tour, on the bus, she took the seat and she did numbers for us all day long, it was a blast. It was funny as hell and we were all his guinea pigs. She used us, our faults. And then when she sang, we cried. »
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