Clément Lépidis (1920–1997) was a French novelist of Greek descent. He was born Kleanthis Tsélébidis into a Greek Orthodox family that had settled in Paris, having fled the massacre of the Greek population in Anatolia carried out by the Young Turks during the Greek-Turkish war.
Lépidis spent his childhood and adolescence in the Parisian neighbourhood of Belleville. His father, like many Greek and Armenian refugees, worked in the shoe trade, which Clément too tried at one point as he later related in his books such as Ma vie en chantier, L'Arménien and La Main rouge. He tried several other careers, e.g., stockbroker's clerk, photographer, radio wireman, sales representative, cashier. His work experiences inspired the book The Tribulations of a Commercial Traveller. Afterwards, he devoted himself to painting and literature.
Among his friends were the photographer Robert Doisneau, the accordionist Jo Privat whose biography he wrote, and the wrestler Tasso Miades. Lépidis loved his fellow Parisians. He described their happy and friendly character, but also wrote of the dark side of Paris during the German occupation when many Jews and Armenians, his friends and neighbours from Belleville were rounded up. These he depicted in the novel The Armenian.
At his death in 1997, he left behind many works of literature, including poetry, short stories, and novels. His work was rooted in both the Mediterranean and his own Belleville neighbourhood.
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Some of their strengths
Clément Lépidis has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Passionate, Strong, Physical, Intuitive, Creative, Intense, and Caring.
Strong and Diligent
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Clément Lépidis is someone who is a strong, diligent, and trustworthy person who approaches life with honesty and perseverance, but who is also physical, sensual, and artistic. A person who is known for being a good partner.
Adventurous and Free
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Clément Lépidis well know them as someone who can be talented, wayward and free, like a big river or the ocean.
Courteous and Easygoing
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Clément Lépidis as someone who is polite, modest, and diplomatic.
A person who tends to be socially popular, who loves intellectual or creative activities, who has a talent for communicating with and understanding the needs of others, and who seems to have a knack for getting recognized for their efforts.
Wise and Deep
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Clément Lépidis is someone who tends to have an internal innate wisdom, and who people tend to see as an "old soul".
They are also someone who is charismatic, compassionate, and understanding, and who is interested in expressing themselves through writing, public speaking, or teaching.
Patient and Compassionate
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Clément Lépidis tends to be someone who approaches life with grace and compassion, and who has a powerful and commanding personality. Who can be analytical, patient, and deliberate, avoiding risks and seeking out stability instead.
Some of Clément Lépidis's challenges
While Clément Lépidis has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Clément Lépidis can be Emotional, Stubborn, Idle, Standoffish, Complicated, Brusque, and Indecisive.
Stubborn and Idle
One of Clément Lépidis's key challenges is that they are someone who can be seen as stubborn and, at times, lazy.
Clément Lépidis must also exercise caution as they can have a hard time reconciling wants and needs, and can be short-tempered and aggressive, and can be excessive and unrealistic.
Indecisive and Materialistic
Clément Lépidis is someone who can be indecisive, indulgent, and materialistic, who can have difficulty focusing on a single career or profession, have difficulty following orders or respecting authority, and who can suffer from "analysis paralysis".
Materialistic and Aggressive
Finally, Clément Lépidis also can be materialistic, emotional, aggressive, stubborn, inconsistent, and be prone to big temper outbursts.
