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" When my husband won the Palme d'Or in 2002, I wore the same dress two days in a row. My daughter said, 'Mom! Did you sleep in your dress?' But I think it's cool to wear the same thing. I have to feel comfortable. "

Emmanuelle Seigner

Mom

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Dress

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Emmanuelle Seigner

Everything

Food

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" I grew up around the Luxembourg Gardens, so I guess that is my best memory. "

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Memory

Guess

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