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John von Sothen Author

John von Sothen is an American writer living in Paris, where he works for Vanity Fair, Esquire and other magazines, does voice-overs for French luxury brands, and occasionally performs stand-up comedy (in French and English!). He lives with his actress wife Anäis, their children Bibi and Otho, and their dog Bogart, who has recently become a rom-com film star.