"In 1999, I drew Catherine Deneuve at the Hotel Lutetia in Paris.She arrived alone, braving a rainstorm and a riot and was frank, easy going and amusing company throughout (had I expected Marianne, that silent and all-seeing symbol of France?). 6 months later, back in Paris for couture, we met at the Saint Laurent show. I had a unwieldily portfolio with me and a security guard moved to block my entrance to the post-show cocktail. ""Nous sommes ensemble,"" said Catherine Deneuve. Her birthday…"
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