Vive the French Actor

I am the member of the Hollywood Association of French Actors who J. R. Moehringer interviewed for his well-written and entertaining article, “We the People” (SO SoCal. March 3). While we appreciate the opportunity to express ourselves, allow me clear up a two points:

First, I am not the “founder” of the association. It was started by several actors of French origin and is a democratic organization run by a steering committee that changes every three months. I am merely the first steering committee’s spokesperson. Second, we are not demanding that French parts be given to us. We simply want the chance to audition for them, opportunities seldom offered to us.

Jean-Paul Vignon

Studio City

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“Oui, the People” was enjoyable, but did you have to misspell Liberte egalite as Liberte egalite? Jean-Paul Vignon complained about directors who “give parts to those who fake a French accent.” You must have used a proofreader who thinks that all French accent marks are fake.

Thomas E. Verkuilen

Santa Ana