BRIGITTE BARDOT

I wanted to be myself. Only myself.

I have the courage of my convictions.

Every age can be enchanting, provided you live within it.

Vadim was both my teacher and my husband. I placed myself entirely in his hands.

Have you ever heard of a good marriage growing in front of the cameras?

I leave before being left. I decide.

My parents gave me a strict upbringing, which at times has caused me to suffer distress but today I am grateful to them for it.

I knew I had to be the best at something, otherwise I would be nothing. I knew I wanted the world to know about Brigitte Bardot.

If I upset some notions and went against established rules, that wasn't part of what I wanted to do. It wasn't my goal.

I know what sin is.

I am astonished and surprised that someone could consider making a film about me without talking to me about it.

I really wanted to die at certain periods in my life.

I am against marriage, and I don't give a fig for society.

No matter whether it's someone from the political left or right, we just need a voice to stand up and defend animal rights.

They may call me a sinner, but I am at peace with myself.

I regret nothing.

I am not finding pregnancy much of a joy. I am afraid of childbirth, but I am afraid I can't find a way of avoiding it.

I have been very happy, very rich, very beautiful, much adulated, very famous and very unhappy.

I am no mother, and I won't be one.

I would like, before I die, to see the changes I've always fought for being made. If not, my life will have been worth nothing.

Women get more unhappy the more they try to liberate themselves.

It is better to be unfaithful than to be faithful without wanting to be.

My country, France, my homeland, my land is again invaded by an overpopulation of foreigners, especially Muslims.

Do you have to have a reason for loving?

I absolutely loathe luxury. It is the one thing I cannot stand.