France, 1966
According to some, it all began about 4 billion years ago with a massive explosion. Then came a long series of events: a few chemical reactions, the slow organization of matter, various improbable turns of events, and a succession of more or less conscious decisions. After several detours, a few twists and turns, and some useful bursts of enthusiasm, here I am today with you. My personal journey emerged later, in the midst of all this. Thinking about it, it’s even possible that my journey didn’t begin with me. Some stones seem to have made decisions long before I was born. Perhaps I am simply continuing their work.