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“Public people are definitely captives. It wasn't really my ambition, but that's what happened. If I could find another word that would be more precise, I'd tell that I'm captive of my need for acknowledgement. People ask me, "Isn't it terrible to be famous?" Not for me! I sort of need it. To be honest, I always enjoyed it. It's as if it gave me some structure. It's as if I needed someone else's eyes to look at myself.”

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Carla Bruni
Carla Bruni

Carla Bruni, born on December 23, 1967, is an Italian-French singer-songwriter. Known for her unique voice and talented songwriting, she has gained widespread recognition. She was also the wife of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy. more

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