I am a committed observer. I like staying in the background and seeing what’s going on. – Valerie Trierweiler
These days, everything is magnified very quickly by the media – the slightest slip can turn into a catastrophe. – Valerie Trierweiler
In France, a first lady has no status, and therefore she isn’t supposed to do anything else. – Valerie Trierweiler
My feeling is that maintaining financial independence is also a healthy way to keep my feet on the ground. – Valerie Trierweiler
Being First Lady is playing supporting act. I am not seeking notoriety and I am not seeking to grab the limelight. – Valerie Trierweiler
My perception of life is not to ask Francois Hollande, who isn’t the father of my children, to support me financially. – Valerie Trierweiler