Ngo Manh Duc (B. 1941), son of Le Thi Luu (Vietnam, 1911-1988) at his residence in Périgord, 2019. Born on 1 January 1941, he enunciates as “1.1.41” with his constant smile, speaking softly and slowly which never fails to grab the listener's attention. He was brought up in a wonderful atmosphere of painters and intellectuals (often of Vietnamese origin), and this only helped to cement the ideals and traditions of family, close friends and kinships.