This book was first published in France in 2009. Aznavour speaks candidly about his family's past and the difficulties at the beginning of his career. It seems that this book was written in the "language of cinema" and is like a documentary novel. He wrote about his first role in the Theatrical School on Cardinal Lemoine Street, theatrical tours. Then, about the first steps in chanson, which were considered a "secondary art form", and the first articles about the "failed" performer of "unpleasant" songs with "unpleasant" appearance and "terrible" voice. Then came the success, the glory, and countless concerts followed by one another ...