Guests on a radio show
On October 18, 2026, Elisa Tovati and Sarah Marquis appeared as guests on Sud Radio’s program C'est Excellent, hosted by Judith Beller. The show is a regular feature on the station, focusing on interviews with notable figures in various fields.Tovati discusses her books
Elisa Tovati, an actress, singer, and composer, talked about her upcoming books Merci pour le nom and Si nos échecs étaient nos chances, which will be published by Rocher. These books examine the lives of 16 individuals, including Tovati herself, focusing on their experiences with failure and how those moments influenced their paths.Notable figures featured
Among the personalities featured in Tovati’s books are Carla Bruni, a former French first lady and singer; Jamel Debbouze, an actor and comedian; Cyril Lignac, a chef; Xavier Nel, an artist; and Soprano, a French rapper. Each of these individuals shares their personal stories of failure and growth.Marquis talks about her journey
Sarah Marquis, an adventurer and traveler known for walking 20,000 kilometers unaided from Siberia to Australia, discussed her latest book L'art de boire le thé avec les crocodiles, published by Michel Laffont. The book reflects on the wisdom she gained from her extensive travels and experiences in remote locations.Themes of failure and resilience
During the interview, Tovati emphasized how failure and rejection can lead to personal growth and success. She noted that it was rare to ask successful individuals to speak about their failures instead of their achievements. Marquis shared her experience of starting her journey without a plan, highlighting the value of resilience and embracing new experiences for personal development.
