Being in the stands is very difficult. I was never playing but I am nervous watching, waiting.

We have a saying in France. A dog doesn't make a cat.

When one sings, one does not speak about the problems of the every day. One speaks about the things which inspire us, which helped us.

I believe in Karma. If the good is sown, the good is collected. When positive things are made, that returns well.

I have always considered tennis as a combat in an arena between two gladiators who have their racquets and their courage as their weapons.

I did not support any more New York. I lived 10 years there, and after September 11, I felt very European. I did not share the opinion of people in the street, who were deeply influenced by what they heard in the media.

At one time, I was persuaded to want to make music, and people answered me that that was not possible.