I was a typical French student of the 1990s - I imagined that, after a short excursion, I would work the rest of my life at home.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I'd had a French education for three years, my father being in the army. From 9 to 12, I went to French school. I've been sort of part of the culture, part of the geography, since I was quite young - the imprint was there.
My primary and secondary education was in French, which had a lasting influence on my life.
Oh, I was brought up in the north of France, and I had a very enjoyable childhood with my family working as entrepreneur.
I was lucky to live 10 years in France, so I learned how to eat and drink there.
I'm someone who came to Paris as a teenager, and I dreamed of coming back to Paris as a visitor. I never dreamed of having a job at the biggest luxury house in Paris and, you know, 15 odd years later, I'm still here.
I started a French degree at university, but packed it in when I realised I really wanted to be an actor.
I remember being a student, and I would go every Friday to the Louvre and stay for ages, just walking around.
I always knew I would live in France.
I just dreamed about living in Paris and being French. I always loved the visual arts, film and theatre, and I hoped to be involved in creating beautiful products and images.
As an adolescent I was convinced that France would have to go through gigantic trials, that the interest of life consisted in one day rendering her some signal service and that I would have the occasion to do so.