“If I play in Paris at the start of the 2025 season, I think I’ll send him an invitation,” promised Muriel Mangeol, who said she was “very moved” by the attention.
” The President of the Republic himself. “There are days when the mailbox is full of envelopes far more remarkable than a bill or a leaflet. On Friday November 15, Vosges-based comedian Muriel Mangeol – alias Mademoiselle Serge on stage – was delighted to open a letter from the President of France.Emmanuel Macron ! After reading an article about him on the France Bleu Sud Lorraine websitethe head of state congratulated the former sports teacher, who became a comedian in 2016, on her show Gai Rire 2.0, in which she talks about her cancer.
” Healing is a word that resonates deep within you, and you’ve made humor your first weapon in your battle against illness. “wrote the President. Before paying tribute: ” Despite your recurrence, you have chosen to evoke, in a light-hearted way, your daily life and the difficulties of living with cancer. “.
Laughter therapy
In her show, Mademoiselle Serge envisages a ” laughter therapy “which allows the comedian to distance himself from the news of his recurrence of a stroke. cancer. Emmanuel Macron praises Muriel Mangeol’s approach, which is to ” to raise awareness while keeping in mind the joie de vivre that [la] characterizes “. The president’s compliments delight the artist: ” I can’t believe it, I was so moved. If at any time I had doubts, I tell myself that I can’t have any more doubts and I have to keep going, it’s fabulous, it’s magnificent! “she confided to France Bleu.
A fitting reward for a comedienne who has been struck down twice by illness, but is still brimming with motivation. In March 2023, while still in remission, Mademoiselle Serge set out to conquer the roof of Africa: the Kilimanjaro. Today, her ambition is to perform her show on stage in Paris. And why not try her hand at cinema? Last October, the Vosges-based comedienne didn’t close them: ” As I’m in good health, I can dream big! “.
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” I’ll send him an invitation “
In his letter, the President of the Republic also reminded Mademoiselle Serge that he was granting ” particular importance to the fight against cancer “and that ” prevention in public health [devait] remain a priority “. He then personally addressed ” all [son] support “in the pursuit of his artistic projects, in particular his dream of cinema, which Emmanuel Macron ” wholeheartedly wishes to make a reality “.
“But what is it ? Why me? Why me? Doesn’t he have anything better to do right now than send me a letter? This is fabulous. “
Mademoiselle Serge
Upon reading these lines, Mademoiselle Serge confessed to shedding a tear: ” I cried ! “And to have said to oneself ” but what is this ? Why me? Why me? Doesn’t he have anything better to do right now than send me a letter? Fabulous “. The comedian knows that the head of state has a very busy schedule. But when he takes the time to write to you, a little nerve is called for. ” You have to dare ! If I’m playing in Paris in 2025, I think I’ll send him an invitation. […] I’ll challenge him ! “warns Mademoiselle Serge with a burst of laughter.