'What are you? FBI or something...?' December 18th 1966, in the Daily Nation Tony Hall's Interview with Yves Montand [His questions were obviously written in consultation with Eve Hall .] Yves Montand in Nairobi On the face of it it may seem strange for a film star to speak so much on politics. But for Yves Montand and his wife, Simone Signoret, one of the really distinguished couples in the world of serious entertainment, taking a stand on burning political issues is part of every citizen's duty. It is a view shared by many of their friends, such as artist Pablo Picasso, and the playwright Arthur Miller. The name of Yves Montand is a household name in Europe as a singer, dancer and serious actor in films like the 'Wages of Fear.' In fact he needs very little introduction anywhere in the world. Q You are a top international star today. Did you have a difficult start in your career as an entertainer and a film actor? A Yes and no
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