Bernard Pivot

Bernard Pivot (born May 5, 1935) is a French literary critic, journalist, television host, and author. He is best known for hosting the long-running literary talk show Apostrophes on French television from 1975 to 1990.
Pivot was born in Lyon, France. He studied literature at the University of Lyon and began his career as a journalist in 1958. In 1964, he joined the French national television network ORTF. In 1975, he created Apostrophes, a weekly literary talk show that quickly became one of the most popular programs on French television. Apostrophes featured interviews with authors, literary debates, and discussions of current literary trends. Pivot hosted the show for 15 years, and it is considered one of the most influential literary talk shows in French history.
In addition to his work on television, Pivot has also written several books on literature, including Le métier de lire (1990) and La bibliothèque idéale (2002). He is a member of the Académie française, the prestigious French literary academy.
Pivot is a passionate advocate for literature and reading. He believes that literature is essential for understanding the human condition and that it can help us to live better lives. He is a generous and enthusiastic promoter of new writing, and he has played a major role in the development of French literature over the past five decades.
Here are some of Pivot's most famous quotes:

Literature is not a luxury. It is a necessity.
Reading is a way of traveling without leaving home.
Books are the best friends you can have.
A good book is a door to another world.
Reading is a way of enriching your mind and expanding your horizons.

Pivot on the importance of reading:
Reading is a way of opening up your mind to new ideas and perspectives. It is a way of learning about different cultures and histories. It is a way of understanding the human condition. Reading is a way of growing as a person.
I believe that everyone should read as much as they can. Reading is not just for the elite. It is for everyone. There is a book out there for everyone. You just have to find it.
Pivot on the future of literature:
I am optimistic about the future of literature. I believe that there will always be a place for good writing. People will always need stories. They will always need to be entertained and informed. And they will always need to be challenged. Literature can provide all of these things.
I believe that the future of literature is bright. There are many talented writers out there, and they are writing amazing books. I encourage you to read them. I encourage you to support them. And I encourage you to share your love of literature with others.