Paul de Saint Sernin: “I was a child a little on the margins, and it was Football that included me in the world”

Published on October 21, 2024 at 6:45 p.m.

SHE. – What is your favorite object?

Paul de Saint Sernin “A soccer ball. I was a child on the fringes and it was this sport that included me in the world. I was no longer a Saint Sernin with a face like Louis XVI, but just a guy who made good passes. »

SHE. – The one you lose all the time?

P.d.S.S. “I don’t lose anything. I’m too much of a control freak for that! »

SHE. – The invention that you love?

P.d.S.S. “Connected Ray-Bans. For making phone calls and listening to music, it’s ideal. »

SHE. – The collectible?

P.d.S.S. “Football jerseys from all my tournaments. These are my own Molières! »

SHE. – The one you can’t use?

P.d.S.S. “The hair dryer. Too long! »

SHE. – The oldest object you own?

P.d.S.S. “My grandfather’s watch.” Because I am true to who I am, my roots, my family. »

SHE. – The most beautiful object you own?

P.d.S.S. “A vintage Eames armchair, the most comfortable seat on earth. »

SHE. – The stupidest?

P.d.S.S. “A plastic ball bracelet. I bought several when I dreamed of being a surfer. »

SHE. – The one you dream of giving yourself?

P.d.S.S. “A distributor of gourmet dishes. I would dream of it, but it doesn’t exist, right? »

SHE. – The last gift we gave you?

P.d.S.S. “The front page of “L’Équipe” from the day I was born, September 10, 1991. My producers gave it to me for my theater premiere. »

SHE. – Your next purchase?

P.d.S.S. “The ELLE to read me and say to me: “But what bullshit did I say!” »