Art & Heart My name is Hélène Perrin-Gouron. As I was born an artist, it was clear that I would work in a profession linked to an artistic field since when I learned to walk and talk, but no one expected me to immerse in and excel at several artistic endeavors. Throughout my childhood till I was a full-grown adult, I took classes in dance, music, and drawing and painting. I was a member of vocal ensembles, participated in photography workshops, was involved in galas and concerts, and won several drawing and photography contests. Besides that, because I was already customizing the clothes of my dolls as a child and mine later, my parents enrolled me in sewing classes. I loved all the arts I touched with immense passion and eagerness. Well, not necessarily in all their aspects (music theory as a child; umm, not my cup of tea). During my graduate studies in… cinematography, I discovered theatre. There were sparkles, gustoes, bubbles of happiness for me there too! Then came the time of independence. I worked as a screenwriter (mainly an analyst and a script doctor) on major international co-productions for over ten years; my work was a source of unfathomable joy to me. What’s more, to tune in with my body (and not simply feel like a chattering brain), I danced, and did so for a long time and questioned my career choice at one point. The Broadway call… So many desires, so many wishes, and dreams…! I hopped from dancing to theatre, and then theatre to writing, which I considered was the right thing for me. But I wanted to work on my own scripts and see on screen my own ideas. I had things to say and pass on….