When Yolande Nectoux becomes Fanette!

Today is Friday, and on Friday, it’s Fish Day! Head over to the old port of Marseille where the fish stands filled with freshly caught seafood enchant the eyes of passersby. “2 euros per kg for sardines!”, “Fresh poutine!” …

Amidst the famous fish market, we spot Fanette, the fishmonger with a strong Marseille accent who makes her customers roar with laughter.

Nice-Premium: Hello Fanette!

Yolande Nectoux alias Fanette: Hello my Nine!

N-P: So, how are you this morning?

Y.N.: Always in good shape, as you see!

N-P: There’s quite a crowd today!

Y.N.: Definitely! People come from far to buy my fish! Look, there are so many people, it’s like a school of sardines. Mind you, better a school of sardines than a school of tuna!

N-P: What do you have to offer us today?

Y.N.: Fish that’s so fresh it’s still alive, at dead fish prices! Incredible but fresh.

N-P: Hey! I heard you are moving back to your homeland!

Y.N.: Oh! I return often. But Fanette, she’s the one everyone’s been waiting for.

N-P: What does Yolande Nectoux, your creator, think about this move?

Y.N.: Oh, just a little adventure for her! The fishmonger even took her to Tahiti where she performed six shows.

N-P: Fanette, between us, what do you think of Yolande?

Y.N.: Still shy, she should come out from behind the counter!

N-P: Do you think there’s a bit of her in you, or a bit of you in her?

Y.N.: Both! Fanette doesn’t mince her words. She says out loud what others think quietly but remains a very friendly fishmonger.

N-P: You know, Yolande has won numerous awards at festivals, are you proud?

Y.N.: Of course, she’s a character that pleases, real in people’s lives. A humor both tender and biting.

N-P: Do you know how she got into comedy?

Y.N.: She’s been amusing folks for a long time! So she thought she could do something with that. And since she’s a loner…

N-P: By the way, do you think Yolande is working on a new project?

Y.N.: I don’t think so, I’m sure of it… but since she’s cooking it up, you’ll have to wait another year.

N-P: Alright, thanks for the fish, I’ll quickly go cook it. Fanette, keep what I told you about Franck to yourself, Ok?

Y.N.: You know me… silent as a carp!

N-P: Thanks!

See you soon, my Nine…