People dont get through to the essence of you right away – its always the famous girl or the famous girlfriend. Id rather be known for myself. – Vanessa Paradis
My mum told me to have patience. Its about realising that when things arent going the way you want them to, or you dont have inspiration, it will come. – Vanessa Paradis
There are forms of art that I might not like to do myself, but I still have respect for the artists who create it. – Vanessa Paradis
One of the greatest gifts my father gave me – unintentionally – was witnessing the courage with which he bore adversity. We had a bit of a rollercoaster life with some really challenging financial periods. He was always unshaken, completely tranquil, the same ebullient, laughing, jovial man. – Ben Okri