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

There is a French proverb: To live happy, live hidden. Where can Brigitte Bardot hide?

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

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.

I have no private life at all. I am a hunted woman. I can't take a step without being questioned and surrounded.

Vadim changed my mind about acting. Vadim was the only man who was certain I had something special to offer.

I gave my beauty and my youth to men. I am going to give my wisdom and experience to animals.