"Like millions around the globe, today we celebrate the life and legacy of Charles Aznavour, an artist who dared to take risks.
During a career that spanned over 70 years, Aznavour captivated the world with his words and voice, while also lending them to Armenia. At critical moments in the country’s history, he led efforts to rebuild and renew his ancestral homeland, a cause we all share with him. We remember Aznavour today for his boldness, honesty, and tenacity."
“I wanted to write what nobody else was writing. I’m very open, very risky, not afraid of breaking my career because of one song. I don’t let the public force me to do what they want me to do. I force them to listen to what I have done. That’s the only way to progress, and to make the public progress.” 
