Author Giannis Xanthoulis on a 'witty road trip' in new TV show

Author Giannis Xanthoulis embarks on a "witty road trip" in the MEGA TV program "Let's Take a Walk?" hosted by Niki Lyberaki. The journey centers on Solonos Street in Athens, a location deeply intertwined with Xanthoulis's life and creative journey.

As they walk through the heart of the capital, Xanthoulis shares his affection for Athens and reveals a more authentic side of himself. He introduces people who have been part of his diverse artistic paths. With notable candor, he recalls his childhood and teenage years, describing himself as an introverted youth with "dark specifications" who created his own encyclopedia and often felt like the "black sheep" of his time.

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dark specifications

The program continues to his publishing house, where Xanthoulis unveils the stories behind his books, the literary characters born from his imagination, and the personal experiences transformed into narratives. He also speaks about the traumatic experience of the national university entrance exams, his journalism years, and his profound, long-standing friendship with journalist Sonia Zacharatou. The two reunite on camera to reminisce about their decades-long relationship.

Another stop is the Vempo Theater. In the space where his texts marked historic revues of the 1980s, he meets Anna Vagená and Kostas Arzoglou. Together, they revisit their youth and stories that remain vivid today. Among the personalities Xanthoulis encounters is Lakis Lazopoulos. The two friends recall their meeting and collaboration, discussing a bond that has remained unchanged over time, which they describe as a kinship "of spirit."

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of spirit