Happy birthday! Philippe Val turns 73 today
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France Inter's director Philippe Val is celebrating his 73rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed journalists of his generation.
Popular journalist-author-songwriter Philippe Val has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 73rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.
Val, a cultural icon
Born in Neuilly-sur-Seine on September 14, 1952, Philippe Val's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Val's not just a great journalist, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Philippe hasn't done.
And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Philippe Val as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 73.
Happy Birthday, Philippe, you're the best!
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