Carla Bruni

When I met Eric Clapton, I was a very young girl. I was 20 years old. And we were linked for a very short time, and then we became friends. And then we lost touch, which I'm really sorry about.

But I'm very careful with opinions because I never know what the truth is. When I read what the press says about me, I don't really believe what it says about other people.

I find that talking about myself is often the most boring thing in the world. Sixty per cent of interviews I find mechanical.

This is an elegant hotel! Room service has an unlisted number.

I was thinking of going to London drama schools or to New York, because France didn't accommodate the things I wanted to do in film.

I am happy to the spokeswoman for this French youth that tomorrow will be spearhead new hope in the shape of the National Front.