I don't know why they hate me... one journalist once wrote that people either love or hate Vanessa Paradis.
– Vanessa Paradis
It has been extraordinary, wonderful, I've been three feet off the ground since I made that first record.
– Vanessa Paradis
The only thing I want to say is, I know I'm not Einstein, but I'm not the queen of the imbeciles either.
– Vanessa Paradis
You keep learning all the time.
– 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
The movies and the parts I'm being offered are becoming better and better.
– Vanessa Paradis
The idea of a soulmate is beautiful and very romantic to talk about it in a movie or a song, but in reality, I find it scary.
– Vanessa Paradis
Sometimes you could be in an unhappy relationship you are very much in love with someone, but it's making you unhappy and you think things can change and you can work it out.
– Vanessa Paradis
People don't get through to the essence of you right away - it's always the famous 'girl' or the famous 'girlfriend'. I'd rather be known for myself.
– Vanessa Paradis
Not everyone is lucky enough to be given space and trust.
– Vanessa Paradis
My mum told me to have patience. It's about realising that when things aren't going the way you want them to, or you don't have inspiration, it will come.
– Vanessa Paradis
I realize how unique my path has been. And I'm thankful for that.
– Vanessa Paradis
I don't have the recipe for happiness, but I think the engine is simply having the desire.
– Vanessa Paradis
I don't have famous neighbours and if I did, I'd avoid them. I don't live the jet-set.
– Vanessa Paradis
I do sometimes strongly hope that in a past life, my most recent life before this, I was absolutely horrible, evil, hideous. Because otherwise - well, hell, to even things up next time around, I'm going to have to pay for this one, am I not?
– Vanessa Paradis
Fear can make all of us do the wrong things sometimes.