Jean-Claude Izzo (Marseille 20 June 1945 – Marseille 26 January 2000) was a French poet, playwright, screenwriter, and novelist who achieved sudden fame in the mid-1990s with the publication of his three neo-noir crime novels Total Chaos, Chourmo, and Solea (widely known as the Marseilles Trilogy), featuring as protagonist ex-cop Fabio Montale, and set in the author's native city of Marseille. All have been translated into English by Howard Curtis.Jean-Claude Izzo was born on 20 June 1945 in Marseille, France. His father was an Italian immigrant from Castel San Giorgio (Province of Salerno) and his maternal grandfather was a Spanish immigrant. He excelled in school and spent much of his time at his desk writing stories and poems. But because of his "immigrant" status, he was forced into a technical school where he was taught how to operate a lathe.
In 1963, he began work in a bookstore. He also actively campaigned on behalf of Pax Christi, a Catholic peace movement. In 1964, he was called up for military duty in Toulon and Djibouti. He worked for the military newspaper as a photographer and journalist.
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Some of their strengths
Jean-Claude Izzo has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Energetic, Intuitive, Generous, Passionate, Communicative, Optimistic, and Adventurous.
Charming and Quick-witted
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Jean-Claude Izzo is someone who is a charming, quick-witted, and energetic person who combines passion and intelligence with an ability to feel what others are feeling and to effectively communicate with them. A person who is known for being a good partner.
Active and Precise
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Jean-Claude Izzo well know them as someone who can be tough, active, and sharp, like a sword.
Optimistic and Frank
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Jean-Claude Izzo as someone who is optimistic, principled, adventurous, and direct.
A person who isn't shy about expressing their opinions, loves competition, loves learning things themself, who is known for being inventive and original, and who loves being surrounded by friends and loved ones.
Influential and Dynamic
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Jean-Claude Izzo is someone who tends to be focused on spreading ideas, information, and activities.
They are also someone who is patient, assertive, and who is a natural leader that likes to help others in need.
Logical and Reasonable
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Jean-Claude Izzo tends to be someone who is understanding, logical, and reasonable. Who can be intellectual and intuitive, speak the truth at any cost, be witty and sociable, and live life to its fullest.
Some of Jean-Claude Izzo's challenges
While Jean-Claude Izzo has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Jean-Claude Izzo can be Hypocritical, Self-centered, Complicated, Brusque, Impulsive, Careless, and Pushy.
Hypocritical and Self-centered
One of Jean-Claude Izzo's key challenges is that they are someone who can be perceived as hypocritical and self-centered.
Jean-Claude Izzo must also exercise caution as they can be excessive and unrealistic.
Pushy and Restless
Jean-Claude Izzo is someone who can be arrogant and bossy, who can have difficulty concentrating and focusing, be unable to separate emotions from business decisions, and who can engage in excessive spending in support of an expensive lifestyle and habits.
Indecisive and Distracted
Finally, Jean-Claude Izzo also can have a hard time staying focused and can easily become restless.
