“A writer is a person for whom writing is more difficult than it is for other people.”
~Thomas Mann
For a writer to become good at whatever they pursue, first they must be good at listening; listening to their deep core thoughts, listening to their surroundings, listening to the unexpressed emotions and anything that cannot be voiced down. History has witnessed several remarkable writers who were able to present the world with their extraordinary pieces of work, merely by featuring their thoughts, opinions, and judgements. The world for such enigmatic people is always different.
There had seen various multiskilled people who were able to leave a mark on the world merely due to their passion, driving them to explore and express anything and everything just with the help of accurately picked words. Such extraordinary personalities have spread in various industries, making names and fame and entertaining the humanity by their unique work.
Multi-talented Franco-American
Thierry Jean Sagnier, is one such name. This 76-year-old has made a name for himself not only in the United States, but also abroad. He has a natural charisma and charm that is hard to resist. Throughout his life, Sagnier has been through a lot but his griefs and sorrows couldn’t dampen his spirit. He is but a simple, decent man who has had an inspiring history.
Few people in this world have faced immense adversity and come out the other side even stronger. Sagnier’s own story depicts incredible strength and resilience. Thierry Jean Sagnier was born in 1946 in Paris, but his family migrated to the United States when he was just a teenager. He quickly realized that there was more to life than what he saw around him. Sagnier has always loved writing, as he comes from a very sophisticated family. His grandfather, Henri Fevrier, was a famous French composer. His half-sisters, Isabelle Aboulker and Florence Aboulker, also belonged to the writing and music industry. Sagnier never stopped evolving and is now a recognized novelist, singer, composer, and published author.
After being diagnosed with cancer for the first time, Sagnier fought hard and beat the disease. Just a few years later, he was diagnosed with a second, more aggressive form of cancer. Yet again, Sagnier made it through and defeated this life-threatening disease. Despite the fact that he was only given a 20% chance of survival, Thierry fought hard and eventually became cancer-free.
Since then, Sagnier has been on a mission to help others facing similar challenges. He has spoken all over the world, sharing his story in several interviews and offering hope to those who are struggling. Sagnier’s work, including magazine, newspaper articles, documentary films, and radio scripts about development issues, have been featured in major publications. In addition, he has been writing novels to share his love for fiction for quite a few years. Not to mention his 2019 Pulitzer-nominated book, Montparnasse (2019), Sagnier’s struggles and devotion to what he does always sets him apart from others.
When it comes to writing books and novels, Sagnier definitely stands out. In addition to Montparnasse, Sagnier’s works include Bike! Motorcycles and the People Who Ride Them (1974); The IFO Report (1983); Washington at Night (1995); Writing About People, Places and Things (2013); Thirst (2015); The Fortunate Few (2016); L’Amérique (2018); and Dope, the sequel to Thirst (2020).
This Virginia-based writer, author and lyricist has also composed music and short films over the years. While working with Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Sagnier created many short films for both radio and television. He is known for his deep, soothing voice and his ability to bring characters to life in his books. In addition, Sagnier has several plays produced in the D.C. area, performed by TADA Theater in New York, and featured by the East End Fringe Festival in New York. When not composing short films or music, Sagnier writes for his blog, Epiphanettes. It’s a blogging website where Sagnier actively shares his stories, perspectives, and opinions.
Most people would say that Thierry Sagnier is an inspiration because of the way he has overcome adversity in his life. However, Sagnier believes that no matter how difficult life may seem, it is always possible to overcome the challenges that come our way. His courage in the face of adversity is truly remarkable, and his commitment to helping others is an example for us all. There is no doubt that Sagnier is still a rising star.