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successful journalist Joanna, whose perfect life shatters when her husband leaves her; she travels to Paris for an assignment to interview the enigmatic Madame Simone,
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00:00:00We
00:00:18traveled. We laughed. We fought. We held hands through sad movies. Drove too fast. Walked
00:00:27too slow. We picked out paint swatches and debated life insurance policies. We did all
00:00:34the things that married couples do. And then one day, a door opens and... Surprise!
00:00:48Did you know about her? I didn't know. I had no idea. Fantastic.
00:00:55Mom. Margaret! Who knew you could keep a secret, huh?
00:01:01There we go. Congratulations.
00:01:04How did you do it? Congratulations, you two.
00:01:09Oh, pies.
00:01:11How did you do it? Congratulations.
00:01:15Look at you. Look at you.
00:01:16I always miss stealing some pies. Congratulations.
00:01:20Did anyone invite you?
00:01:22Hi, Harry.
00:01:23Oh, this is great. Did they throw confetti?
00:01:26Evidence.
00:01:28I didn't miss the confetti, but I have a good excuse. You never guess what I did.
00:01:33Rob a makeup counter?
00:01:34Do I know you.
00:01:35How soon they forget.
00:01:37Get lost.
00:01:38Come here.
00:01:39I can take a hint.
00:01:40Congratulations, sweetie.
00:01:41Hi. Hi. Hi.
00:01:42I'll talk to you in one minute.
00:01:48Why are you showing me these?
00:01:50Look close.
00:01:51Who is it?
00:01:52I took the wall photographs.
00:01:55This is you?
00:01:56Uh-huh.
00:01:57Oh, my God. You look so different.
00:01:59Mm-hmm.
00:02:00Feather boa and high heels?
00:02:02Yeah, isn't it a kick? Oh, and it gets better.
00:02:04I bought you a gift certificate for your anniversary.
00:02:08You're going to do it, too.
00:02:09Oh, no.
00:02:10Oh, yeah.
00:02:11No, no, no.
00:02:12I don't like people even seeing my feet.
00:02:13Oh, Dale will love it.
00:02:15He'll probably get an enlargement for over the fireplace.
00:02:17Yeah, just what we need to spice the place up.
00:02:20Hello?
00:02:21It might spice up something else if you get my two-minute meeting.
00:02:24Well, I appreciate the sentiment, but even if you paid me, I would never do this.
00:02:28Oh, come on. Don't knock it till you try it.
00:02:30Joanna?
00:02:33You could surprise yourself, Joanna.
00:02:34Then we got together.
00:02:35Joanna, hi.
00:02:38This is great.
00:02:39I got a chance.
00:02:40Here.
00:02:42Congratulations.
00:02:43I'm Catherine.
00:02:44I joined your husband's law firm about three months ago.
00:02:47Oh, hi.
00:02:48Well, I hope he's, uh, let you go home at least once since then.
00:02:53We've worked some late nights together.
00:02:56But he's a wonderful man in order to tell you that.
00:03:00Congratulations, sweetheart.
00:03:01Thanks, Mom.
00:03:02This is great.
00:03:05So, um, where were you before?
00:03:09Gullah and Lehman.
00:03:10Dale did his homework.
00:03:12Stole me away.
00:03:16I got an assignment for you.
00:03:18That sounds suspicious.
00:03:20It's a good assignment.
00:03:22What?
00:03:23Just dangling the carrot.
00:03:24You'll come by the office tomorrow.
00:03:27Who's the redhead?
00:03:29Oh, um, lawyer.
00:03:31The room is full of them.
00:03:32They make me sweat.
00:03:34I didn't know you had so many friends.
00:03:36Most of them are Dales.
00:03:38What's the guy have to do to get a drink around here?
00:03:41Out of me.
00:03:42There you go.
00:03:43Go, Joanna.
00:03:44Go, Joanna.
00:03:45Go, Joanna.
00:03:49Congratulations.
00:03:51Congratulations.
00:03:53You know what they say about marriage.
00:03:55It's your last best chance to grow up.
00:03:59Well said.
00:04:01The last best chance to grow up?
00:04:04I had to say something.
00:04:07Remember what you said at our wedding?
00:04:11During the toast?
00:04:15You said that you weren't afraid of growing old.
00:04:19That you were afraid of growing old without me.
00:04:23Remember?
00:04:25Did I say that?
00:04:28Yes.
00:04:29You still feel the same.
00:04:40Then I told that joke about the dog, right?
00:04:44The joke you remember.
00:04:46Yeah, of course.
00:04:59You need that layout.
00:05:00E-S-A-P.
00:05:02Hi, Del.
00:05:03Hi, Joanna.
00:05:04How are you?
00:05:05Great.
00:05:08Okay.
00:05:09So you got me here.
00:05:11So, cut to the chase, Harry.
00:05:13Okay.
00:05:14She's agreed to do the article.
00:05:15She just has to approve the writer.
00:05:19The woman in the center.
00:05:21Madame Simone.
00:05:22At the last coming out party she gave in Paris.
00:05:25Madame Simone.
00:05:26As in real, madam?
00:05:30Yeah, sort of.
00:05:31She's hard to define.
00:05:33Try.
00:05:35All right.
00:05:36She handpicks these girls from chorus lines, runway shows.
00:05:41She selects their clothing, their lingerie, their makeup.
00:05:44She hires tutors to teach them art, history, wine, you name it.
00:05:49When all that's done, Madame Simone takes her little black book and she matches her girls to aristocrats, millionaires, prime ministers from all over the world.
00:06:00You've got to be kidding.
00:06:02She's a legend in Europe.
00:06:04She's a pimp.
00:06:05That's a little oversimplified even for you.
00:06:08If she makes money off of it, she's a pimp.
00:06:11Yeah.
00:06:12She makes money for the introductions.
00:06:15These girls are not hookers.
00:06:17It's more like a high-class dating service.
00:06:21And many of these girls end up marrying these men and raising families.
00:06:25So what's the punchline?
00:06:27I want you to fly to Paris.
00:06:29Do a feature article on her.
00:06:31A photographer will meet you there.
00:06:36Harry, I do investigative pieces.
00:06:40Sociological topics.
00:06:42What do I know about garter belts?
00:06:45Who knows about garter belts?
00:06:46That's why you're perfect.
00:06:47I want an investigative piece.
00:06:49Get behind the curtain.
00:06:51Find out who Madame Simone really is.
00:06:53Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.
00:06:57A few weeks in Paris would be nice.
00:07:00Well, I appreciate the enthusiasm.
00:07:01No, you don't.
00:07:02It's flying right over your head.
00:07:04You should jump up and hug me and say,
00:07:06Yes, Harry. Thank you, Harry.
00:07:08It is not a good time for me to leave town right now.
00:07:11I need to stay home and look at things.
00:07:15Look at things.
00:07:16What are we talking, sunsets or your husband?
00:07:19I haven't looked at a sunset in a very long time.
00:07:24We've known each other forever, you and I.
00:07:27What's going on?
00:07:28I think he might be thinking of someone else.
00:07:36Thinking, that's all.
00:07:39Maybe more, I don't know.
00:07:42Okay.
00:07:43So I hate him.
00:07:45But I love him.
00:07:47I hesitate to say this.
00:07:49No, but you will anyway.
00:07:50You've been smart about everything in your life, Johanna.
00:07:53Except Dale.
00:07:59Nevertheless, this is not a good time for me to leave town.
00:08:02So you will have to give Madame Simone just something else.
00:08:06Hey.
00:08:08I just want to make sure you're okay.
00:08:11I will be.
00:08:12I will be.
00:08:28Oh, late.
00:08:30Going over some breach for tomorrow.
00:08:35So how is it, Dale?
00:08:38What?
00:08:39Our marriage.
00:08:44I'm wondering if you're still here.
00:08:47I'm just tired.
00:08:49If it's going to be bad, don't make me work so hard for it.
00:08:55Jelena.
00:09:09Things have been...
00:09:17Well, you know how things have been.
00:09:20We smile, we pass, we move to our own corners.
00:09:27You'll come home late.
00:09:30We haven't made love in over two months.
00:09:33You have a choice between making love and making a sandwich.
00:09:41You pick the sandwich.
00:09:43That should tell you something.
00:09:45I just thought you were hungry.
00:09:52Joanna.
00:09:54You can't deny it.
00:09:55We've been lost for some time.
00:09:58What happened?
00:09:59What changed?
00:10:01Nothing.
00:10:03You are very much the woman I married.
00:10:07What is that supposed to mean?
00:10:12I was looking for calm, stability.
00:10:16You were it.
00:10:18And now?
00:10:20I don't need the same things anymore.
00:10:29So you've used me up?
00:10:32And now it's time to move on?
00:10:34That's not it.
00:10:36Well, then what is it, Dale?
00:10:38You might want to be clear.
00:10:40This could be important.
00:10:46We should talk about space.
00:10:47What space?
00:10:52Space.
00:10:54I'm just saying...
00:10:56A break.
00:11:00People who have been married ten years do not take a break.
00:11:04That is not what they do.
00:11:10We should try counseling.
00:11:12I've mentioned it before.
00:11:13I'm not sure.
00:11:15I've looked into it.
00:11:16Joanna, I'm not sure we should stay married.
00:11:18I'm not sure we should stay married.
00:11:36I believe her name was...
00:11:38Catherine.
00:11:40Is that it?
00:11:41You all right?
00:11:42I said it to you yesterday.
00:11:43I didn't really believe it.
00:11:44What did he say?
00:11:45I said it to you yesterday.
00:11:46I didn't really believe it.
00:11:47What did he say?
00:11:48Space.
00:11:49Time.
00:11:50I didn't really believe it.
00:11:51What did he say?
00:11:52Space.
00:11:53Another woman.
00:11:54Great guy.
00:11:55What did he say?
00:11:56Space.
00:11:57It feels worse now.
00:11:58It feels worse now.
00:11:59I don't know.
00:12:00I don't know.
00:12:01You all right?
00:12:02You all right?
00:12:03You all right?
00:12:04I said it to you yesterday.
00:12:06I didn't really believe it.
00:12:08What did he say?
00:12:09Space.
00:12:11Time.
00:12:13Another woman.
00:12:15Great guy.
00:12:16It felt really, really bad.
00:12:17It feels worse now.
00:12:18Hey.
00:12:19You just took the bullet.
00:12:20You've got to give it some time.
00:12:21Anyone know the really terrible thing?
00:12:22He didn't even have the decency to leave me for a younger woman.
00:12:23She's my age.
00:12:24You'll land.
00:12:25I've known you for a long time.
00:12:26I've known you for a long time.
00:12:27I've known you for a long time.
00:12:28I've known you for a long time.
00:12:29I've known you for a long time.
00:12:31BD.
00:12:49Before Dale.
00:12:52I can't even remember a time before him.
00:12:58It's like every memory has him in it.
00:13:02Selective memory will kill you.
00:13:05Don't do this to yourself.
00:13:09You know the last thing I said to him?
00:13:13I told him that he forgot his toothbrush.
00:13:20I really said that.
00:13:22I cannot just stand and stare at the empty spaces in the house.
00:13:31Even the refrigerator makes me sad.
00:13:35I've got to get out of town. I've got to change something.
00:13:39Is Paris still an option?
00:13:42Paris? Are you sure?
00:13:46Tell Madame Simone to get ready for her close-up.
00:13:52Paris?
00:14:06Paris?
00:14:09Paris?
00:14:13Paris?
00:14:14I don't know.
00:14:44I'll be asked to wait, then I'll take you back to the hotel.
00:15:05Bonjour. Madame expects you.
00:15:18This way, please.
00:15:30You are Joanna Scott. I am Madame Simone. Your subject.
00:15:42You are Joanna Scott. I am Madame Simone. Your subject.
00:15:54My apologies. Where were we? Just saying hello.
00:15:58Oh, hello. Come.
00:16:00They will use this chair for you.
00:16:02Sit.
00:16:06Have you been to Paris before?
00:16:07Yes.
00:16:08Once.
00:16:09Honeymoon.
00:16:10Yes.
00:16:11Divorced?
00:16:12Why would you ask that?
00:16:13Oh, to see if you would answer.
00:16:15I'm married.
00:16:16Going on.
00:16:17Yes.
00:16:18Really?
00:16:19Yes.
00:16:20I'm married.
00:16:21Going on ten years.
00:16:22Really?
00:16:23Really?
00:16:24Yes.
00:16:25This is supposed to be just a general first meeting.
00:16:26In general, I laugh at dirty jokes if they are funny.
00:16:27I smoke a cigar when the moment takes me.
00:16:28I'm married.
00:16:29I'm married.
00:16:30I'm married.
00:16:31I'm married.
00:16:32I'm married.
00:16:33I'm married.
00:16:34I'm married.
00:16:35I'm married.
00:16:36I'm married.
00:16:37I'm married.
00:16:38I'm married.
00:16:39I'm married.
00:16:40I'm muttered.
00:16:41I meet.
00:16:42I see.
00:16:43Really?
00:16:44Yes.
00:16:45This is supposed to be just a general first meeting.
00:16:49In general, I laugh at dirty jokes if they are funny.
00:16:52I smoke a cigar when the moment takes me.
00:16:55I do not care for the way your left eyebrow lifted when you said hello.
00:17:03I believe that we should do not bother to defend.
00:17:06Dump out your purse!
00:17:08Excuse me?
00:17:09I might. Dump it. Why?
00:17:16You will do. If I had discovered crumpled dollar bills and old candy wrappers, I would have
00:17:40shown you the door. This is my girl's first test. I thought maybe you should pass, too.
00:17:46Shall we talk about your girls? We do not need to talk. We can meet.
00:17:55Envoyez Suzette et Wendy, s'il vous plaît.
00:17:58Oui, madame. Merci.
00:18:02Ah, Wendy, Suzette, this is Joanna Scott. Bonjour.
00:18:06Hello. Hello.
00:18:10Bienvenue.
00:18:17What do you think?
00:18:18Quelque chose de meilleur.
00:18:19He'd like something.
00:18:21He likes grace. It is too formidable.
00:18:24He needs to float.
00:18:26This isn't just for a date. I'm getting married.
00:18:31To one of Madame Simone's clients?
00:18:34Mm-hmm.
00:18:35She introduced us. She's also giving me away.
00:18:38Only if he is true. If I see anything else, I will shoot him on sight.
00:18:44You think he is wonderful.
00:18:47Yes, chéri. In fact, I do.
00:18:52Find something else.
00:18:54So we try again.
00:18:56Do many of your girls marry clients?
00:19:00Let us get the verbiage out of the way.
00:19:03Girls and clients.
00:19:05That was Wendy.
00:19:07She's a lovely young woman from Oklahoma.
00:19:09I met her at a Paris Couture show.
00:19:12She has a golden setter puppy and a stamp collection.
00:19:17Her fiancé is Mr. Rick Stockwell, an industrious, globe-trotting financier.
00:19:25He also has a setter.
00:19:28A stable of horses, collects old coins and splendid oil paintings.
00:19:35Well, it all sounds very impressive when you wrap it up in a nice bow.
00:19:40But it's still just about sex, isn't it?
00:19:43I do not set up sex.
00:19:46I set up the dream.
00:19:48Which is romance, companionship, devotion.
00:19:55Almost anyone can get sex.
00:19:57Sex is easy.
00:19:59But you do teach these girls to seduce.
00:20:03Seduction is about emotion.
00:20:05It is not a physical act.
00:20:07So you're telling me that these girls do not sleep with the man on the first date?
00:20:12Do you sleep with the man on your first date?
00:20:14I don't see how that's relevant.
00:20:16They are just like anyone else.
00:20:18If they like the gentleman, they do as they please.
00:20:22And if they do not, they leave him at the curb.
00:20:25So what is the point?
00:20:27Ah, Americans.
00:20:30What is the fastest way from point A to point B?
00:20:33A straight line.
00:20:35No, chérie.
00:20:36A soft girl.
00:20:37Come.
00:20:38Why did you agree to this interview now?
00:20:52Oh, New York called.
00:20:54It was one of those days.
00:20:56I said yes.
00:20:57You are not used to topics with sugar on top.
00:21:03I am not Bill Gates.
00:21:09And did he dazzle you with his knowledge of computer chips?
00:21:13You read my book.
00:21:15You are not the only one to do research.
00:21:19Why did they choose you to write this?
00:21:22Why?
00:21:23That is my question, yes.
00:21:26I suppose it's because I always come back with a solid story.
00:21:31Somehow, I think you were chosen for another reason.
00:21:35Meaning what?
00:21:36I am not sure.
00:21:38Something hangs in your voice like an unfinished thought.
00:21:43We shall see.
00:21:45Oh, here we go.
00:21:52I like this new dress.
00:21:56Do you like it?
00:21:57I love it.
00:21:58Yes, you look beautiful.
00:22:00It floats.
00:22:02That's very good.
00:22:03That's very good, the children.
00:22:04Come on.
00:22:06Tomorrow, I have a meeting with Mr. Francois Bouchon.
00:22:09He is the third richest man in France.
00:22:12We shall start then.
00:22:14Is he a client?
00:22:16If I decide, he is.
00:22:18Thank you, Madame.
00:22:22Madame Simone can best be described as an illusionist.
00:22:26An expert, I suspect, at sleight of hand.
00:22:30She claims that she brokers dreams in long white gowns.
00:22:35But I still hold that she brokers sex.
00:22:38Plain and simple.
00:22:40She does, however, have an abrupt honesty, which I can suddenly appreciate.
00:22:45She asked why I came to Paris.
00:22:49I hope to answer that before I leave.
00:22:52It was a splendid race.
00:22:53Your horse lost by a nose.
00:22:54You keep an eye on the races.
00:22:55Of course, Mr. Bouchon.
00:22:57I keep my eye on everything.
00:22:58For instance, you.
00:22:59Your tastes run to married women.
00:23:00With our children, with long dark hair, and slim waists.
00:23:04How can you know this?
00:23:05I am trying to refine my tastes.
00:23:06Really?
00:23:07I am going to finally inherit the family chateau.
00:23:09My father demands.
00:23:10My father demands.
00:23:13And runs into a better age.
00:23:14You have to be married.
00:23:15And the man, my cousin, who cares?
00:23:16Are you asking?
00:23:17Well, don't you know this.
00:23:19How could you say that?
00:23:22No, sorry, isn't it?
00:23:23How could you say that?
00:23:24I have to answer your questions.
00:23:25How could you say that?
00:23:26How could you say that?
00:23:28Can you say that?
00:23:29I am trying to refine my tastes.
00:23:31Really?
00:23:32My father demands.
00:23:34I am finally to inherit the family chateau.
00:23:36father demands that I refine my tastes. Which means? Nice girl, no husbands. I understand.
00:23:45And preferably with a slim waist. I will see what I can do. Merci. Sadly,
00:23:55I must leave my... Horse runs at nine. I wonder about you. That is good. I do not
00:24:06wonder about you. When you describe me in your article, remember to use a debonair. I like
00:24:14the sound of it. Madame. Even though you will, of course, change my name. Of course. Or what?
00:24:30Was he for real? He conducts himself badly, but I suspect he will improve. Chateaus tend to do that.
00:24:45Do you have someone in mind for him? Oh, I already have a young lady who knows all his horses' names.
00:24:51Really? Rule one. Know your target. So you manipulate the situation? Absolutely. It is my specialty.
00:25:02And rule two? It's an American expression, I think. If you've got it, flaunt it.
00:25:09And you still claim to not be selling sex? No, no, no. Let us be clear. In America,
00:25:15women are not allowed to be both sexy and smart. If a woman shows her body, she is not to be taken
00:25:24seriously in business. She is cheap. In Europe, if she has a nice body, that is merely another asset to
00:25:31the deal. She is taken seriously, and she has a good body. Everyone is happy. How do you get to that?
00:25:39Look around our topless beaches. The men gawking around, tripping over sand, are always Americans.
00:25:46For us, it is nothing. It is merely an attitude. Flames do not belong under bushels. Like you,
00:25:56for example. Me. You hide it very well. But it is there, burning.
00:26:04Appearances are superficial. True. But also true. Appearances are how we are first judged.
00:26:15When you go for dinner, how do you dress? What does that matter? Well, do you change from
00:26:20your business attire? No. Why?
00:26:25You want a man to see the whole package. Inside and out. Of course.
00:26:30You have to entice him to open the package first. I am sure your husband would agree.
00:26:39Is something the matter? No. Let's return to my questions, shall we? If it makes you
00:27:04more comfortable. Have you ever been married? Yes. My husband left me for another woman.
00:27:12You say that so simply. When it happens, it is simple. Terrible and simple. It was 25 years
00:27:22ago. It was happening to many of my friends. So I took a look, a good look, at the young ladies
00:27:30who were taking our men. I studied them and decided to pass on to others what I had learned.
00:27:39And Madame Simone was born? Emmanuel speaking. Are there men in your life?
00:27:46There are men who pursue me. Some amuse me. Some challenge me. Some touch me. But none of them
00:27:57changes me. And is that what you're looking for? Isn't that what we are all looking for?
00:28:03The one who makes us better than we are alone. When did your husband leave? I didn't see them.
00:28:13Recently. One thing I've learned. If you have inner confidence, they will return. And then
00:28:31you get to decide if they stay or if they go. And on that note, we should go.
00:28:41Madame.
00:28:42Madame. Bonsoir. Bonsoir. Am I on the list? I must be on the list. You sir are always on
00:28:59the list. What list? Each year I have a grand coming out of them for my finest ladies. They fly in
00:29:13from all over the world. It has become quite the invitation. It is at the end of the month. I've
00:29:18taken six to prepare it. And you will write all about it. Well, I look forward to it. Tomorrow
00:29:27night, you will come to one of my weekly swires. And you can pretend to look forward to that
00:29:32too. You think I'm insincere? I think you are speeding along the highway, trying to look at the view.
00:29:40when you slow down. Get out of the car. I will know.
00:29:47time to come to the album.
00:29:50Good morning.
00:29:51Good morning.
00:29:52Good morning.
00:29:53You're happy to see me.
00:29:54You're welcome.
00:29:55You're welcome.
00:29:56Good morning.
00:29:57Good morning.
00:29:58Good morning.
00:29:59You're welcome.
00:30:00You're welcome to see me.
00:30:01Francesca, an artiste.
00:30:02Francesca, l'artiste, toujours l'artiste.
00:30:14Merci, merci.
00:30:17J'essaie.
00:30:18Hello.
00:30:20Arjoana, hello, hi.
00:30:25So, this is how it begins.
00:30:28Parfois, sometimes it is general gatherings like this, and sometimes it is more personal.
00:30:33There are no rules.
00:30:36Oh, darling.
00:30:37I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm late.
00:30:39Francesco?
00:30:42This is Joanna Scott.
00:30:44Francesco will be doing the photographs for the article.
00:30:47He is marvelous.
00:30:51Enchanté.
00:30:53Excusez-moi.
00:30:54My editor showed me some of your earlier work for Cachet and Vanity Fair.
00:31:01Quite impressive.
00:31:03Madame Simone, she's my favorite.
00:31:05Hello.
00:31:06She understands the camera.
00:31:08She's one.
00:31:09I apologize for the delay, I'm sorry.
00:31:10Oh, no, no, no, she's been waiting for you, very happy.
00:31:13Yes.
00:31:14Are you drinking something?
00:31:15Ah, yes.
00:31:16Get some champagne for Mr. Rick Stockwell.
00:31:18Do you date her women?
00:31:20Date them?
00:31:21No, no.
00:31:22Unless you're one of them, then I make the exception.
00:31:27Does that charming line work on a lot of women?
00:31:30I do not know.
00:31:31You're the first to hear it.
00:31:33What do you think?
00:31:36It has potential.
00:31:40Have you known her for very long?
00:31:42I have covered her grand party for the last four years.
00:31:46I am the only photographer she lets.
00:31:49Is it just about the money for her?
00:31:52You get right to the point, huh?
00:31:55I'm a reporter.
00:31:56It is not about the money for Madame Simone, it is about pleasure.
00:32:00For whom?
00:32:01The girls.
00:32:02Look at them.
00:32:04Most of these girls could never have hoped to get the education that Madame Simone has given them.
00:32:09And then to get the chance to change her fortune.
00:32:13They are happy.
00:32:26Enjoying the party?
00:32:27Yes.
00:32:31Interesting conversation.
00:32:33You are not disappointed?
00:32:34No talk of sex?
00:32:36Of money changing hands?
00:32:38No.
00:32:39I assume that happens later.
00:32:40Oh, with these men.
00:32:42They all have accountants who send company checks.
00:32:46The men are quite attractive in their own way, and the women are exceptional.
00:32:52They are not so exceptional.
00:32:54I could teach you to get any man in the room.
00:32:59What?
00:33:01I could.
00:33:04I see you are not convinced.
00:33:07You are right.
00:33:11Let me show you how it works.
00:33:14As research.
00:33:16I don't think Harry expects me to do that kind of research.
00:33:20Surprise him.
00:33:22Surprise yourself.
00:33:25I've had enough surprises lately.
00:33:28It is never too late to find out who you might have been.
00:33:36The question is, who will you be?
00:33:40Joanna, is everything all right?
00:33:43Listen.
00:33:44Listen.
00:33:45I went to a get-together at Madame Simone's tonight.
00:33:49Oh, she trying to sell you to the highest bidder?
00:33:52Ha, ha, ha.
00:33:54No, but she did suggest that I do some in-depth research.
00:34:00You?
00:34:03What?
00:34:04What?
00:34:05Is that so funny?
00:34:07Well...
00:34:09Yeah.
00:34:11I mean, I don't mean that in a bad way.
00:34:13I mean, it's just so unlike you.
00:34:16That seems to be the general consensus.
00:34:19So?
00:34:21Have you seen him?
00:34:23Joanna, we shouldn't do this. Just go to bed.
00:34:26What?
00:34:28He wasn't alone?
00:34:31No.
00:34:33I was at that trendy new place in the East Village.
00:34:37Five Points?
00:34:39He took her to Five Points?
00:34:41Joanna.
00:34:42I asked him 20 times to take me to Five Points.
00:34:46He was always too busy.
00:34:49Oh!
00:34:52He was always too busy.
00:34:55Hello?
00:35:05Madame Simone.
00:35:06Wait, wait.
00:35:07Did I wake you?
00:35:08Oh, no. I never sleep after a party. I plot.
00:35:10Hmm.
00:35:12I was wondering.
00:35:13Yes?
00:35:14What you said earlier.
00:35:16About teaching me to get any man in the room.
00:35:19You want a man?
00:35:20Let's just say...
00:35:22That I would like to do some first-hand research.
00:35:40Who will I be?
00:35:41Who will I be?
00:35:42It's one of those questions that adults ask children.
00:35:45Like, what do you want to be when you grow up?
00:35:48Did I ever once reply, a serious businesswoman with sensible shoes and a cheating husband?
00:35:55Dreams wilt.
00:35:57That's where Madame Simone comes in.
00:35:59We shall begin.
00:36:00We shall begin with the first rule of holes.
00:36:05When you are in one, stop digging.
00:36:08We must examine your most significant relationship.
00:36:12So that others will not follow the same path.
00:36:15Why did your husband leave?
00:36:16Why did he leave?
00:36:17Why did he leave?
00:36:21He...
00:36:25said I was the same woman he married.
00:36:29No exceptions, just cliches.
00:36:33I hope you found something sort of hard to throw at him.
00:36:37We will prove him wrong by making you the exception.
00:36:40With the exception, I will say a word.
00:36:43And you say, whatever comes in your head.
00:36:47Without thought.
00:36:48Why exactly?
00:36:49To see where it leads, of course.
00:36:53Man.
00:36:55Woman.
00:36:56Love.
00:36:58Marriage.
00:37:00Time.
00:37:01Clock.
00:37:02Sex.
00:37:06Bedroom.
00:37:07That is not what you were going to say.
00:37:08No, I was going to say none.
00:37:12None.
00:37:17So...
00:37:19This is where...
00:37:21the game takes us.
00:37:22To none.
00:37:24You dislike sex?
00:37:26No.
00:37:27It's not that I dislike it.
00:37:28I just...
00:37:30It just doesn't occur to me.
00:37:32Why is that?
00:37:35I suppose it's because...
00:37:38It didn't happen that often.
00:37:41Did it never occur to you?
00:37:43When I was younger.
00:37:47Where is the girl?
00:37:50What girl?
00:37:51The girl who used to spiral through the fields, barefoot, her hair falling wild.
00:37:57Leaving homemade valentines for boys.
00:37:58On their doorsteps.
00:37:59She went to an all female prep school.
00:38:00Studied journalism.
00:38:01Worked hard.
00:38:02Met who she thought was the perfect man.
00:38:03And forgot to have fun on the way.
00:38:04I have fun.
00:38:05Let's just redefine fun.
00:38:06Let's just redefine fun.
00:38:07Let's just redefine fun.
00:38:09That slightly tipsy feeling you get.
00:38:11After your third sip of champagne.
00:38:12After your third sip of champagne.
00:38:13I have fun.
00:38:14Let's just redefine fun.
00:38:15When you feel as if you could try anything.
00:38:16When you feel as if you could try anything.
00:38:17I have fun.
00:38:18Let's just redefine fun.
00:38:21I have fun.
00:38:22I have fun.
00:38:23Let's just redefine fun.
00:38:24That…
00:38:25that slightly tipsy feeling you get.
00:38:30After your third sip of champagne.
00:38:32When you feel as if you could try anything.
00:38:36You are not afraid.
00:38:40That is a feeling I am searching for for you.
00:38:43While that
00:38:45does the same thing.
00:38:46That white man,
00:38:48That is the feeling I am searching for for you.
00:38:54Maybe I should just start drinking.
00:38:59You have been serious and responsible most of your life.
00:39:02Yes.
00:39:03It comes naturally to me.
00:39:06I mean, I never worried about competing for boys.
00:39:09I worried about setting the grade curve.
00:39:11I understand that.
00:39:13I even admire it.
00:39:15But as a career woman, you have been forced to take on certain male traits.
00:39:22You feared if you showed your sexuality, you would not be taken seriously.
00:39:26So, Joanna, it is time to shed this.
00:39:29Especially after hours.
00:39:33I really don't think I can.
00:39:36It's who I am.
00:39:38You're right. You can't.
00:39:41I can't.
00:39:42But Mrs. X can.
00:39:46You will not be Joanna.
00:39:48You will be Mrs. X.
00:39:49And she can do whatever the hell she wants.
00:39:53She is a clean slate.
00:39:55Mrs. X?
00:39:56I do not have to teach Mrs. X how to walk into Maxime's.
00:40:00Or how to go to the Élysée Palace.
00:40:02She is already cultured, well-spoken, has perfect manners.
00:40:08She is ahead of the game.
00:40:10But foreplay.
00:40:13Intimacy.
00:40:14How to get what you want from a man.
00:40:17This I can teach her.
00:40:20How?
00:40:21First, appearances are important.
00:40:26They always have been.
00:40:29And they always will be.
00:40:31And Mrs. X is in need of a new angle.
00:40:35Hervé, could you send the car up, please?
00:40:38Oui, madame.
00:40:39We shall try a little of what Paris is known for.
00:40:43Which is?
00:40:45Illusion, of course.
00:41:02I'm Russian.
00:41:04I'm Russian.
00:41:06Too young.
00:41:07Too chic.
00:41:19Too old.
00:41:22Too bold.
00:41:31Merveilleux.
00:41:32More of that.
00:41:33I had always thought of my suits as my armor against the business world.
00:41:38But now I saw another way.
00:41:40A way to dress it up and still be tough and smart underneath.
00:41:44Buying the dresses that the other girls wore didn't make me any less me.
00:41:49It just gave me more angles to play.
00:41:54Keep your eyes closed.
00:41:56Ow!
00:41:57Ow!
00:41:58Ow!
00:41:59Ow!
00:42:00Ow!
00:42:01Ow!
00:42:02That hurts!
00:42:03That hurts!
00:42:04Change hurts.
00:42:05I usually just wear sheer lipstick, lipstick, lipstick, lipstick.
00:42:09Remember those three words.
00:42:12A new lipstick shade can change everything.
00:42:19Oh, my gosh.
00:42:20I'm going to get off all of your trainers.
00:42:20I'm so tired.
00:42:21And 끝나 for her.
00:42:22I'm a pretend find!
00:42:23You will easily say yes.
00:42:38You are sorup.
00:42:40Hello?
00:43:02We have completed the exterior.
00:43:06Yes, but it's ridiculous, isn't it?
00:43:09I mean, everyone's gonna know I'm just a sheep in wolf's clothing.
00:43:15Nonsense. Now for the foreplay.
00:43:18Foreplay?
00:43:19First, eye contact.
00:43:30Nothing is more important. Hang on his eyes as if glued to them.
00:43:36Then add the little head nod.
00:43:42Keep your eyes focused on him.
00:43:45Even if you are thinking about the laundry, men think you are thinking about them.
00:43:49You have his total attention.
00:43:52You are in control.
00:43:54You are in control.
00:43:57And then you drink.
00:43:58I can guarantee ARA action.
00:44:04I can guarantee ARA Action.
00:44:20Madame, je vous observe depuis un bon moment et je vous trouve très charmante.
00:44:35La semaine prochaine, je vais à Nice avec des amis pour un séjour sur mon yacht.
00:44:40Je vous invite à vous joindre à nous pour quelques jours.
00:44:44Voici ma carte.
00:44:48Appelez-moi.
00:44:51Au revoir.
00:44:59What did he just say?
00:45:00He offered an invitation on his yacht.
00:45:04I can't believe that worked.
00:45:07Make it your business to know something about wine.
00:45:11When the waiter comes to the table, he opens it and pours it for the gentleman to taste.
00:45:16You will help your man taste the wine.
00:45:23Dip your finger.
00:45:26Run it across his lips.
00:45:32He's neutralized.
00:45:43He's yours.
00:45:45Well, that is quite the showstopper.
00:45:49It is fine.
00:45:50Pour, please.
00:45:51I just don't think I could pull this off with a straight face.
00:45:57This is why you're on this as an ex.
00:46:01Right.
00:46:01I keep forgetting.
00:46:03Today we cover three essentials.
00:46:09Underwear.
00:46:11Kissing.
00:46:12And flesh.
00:46:13Just like high school.
00:46:16Panty-hoes are a turn-off.
00:46:18You hate them.
00:46:20I hate them.
00:46:21And he hates them.
00:46:23Stockings and a garter belt.
00:46:27And a teddy.
00:46:29To be worn.
00:46:29Underskirts and blouses.
00:46:31Even if no one ever sees them, you will know they are there.
00:46:35You will carry yourself differently.
00:46:37Sexually.
00:46:39Go here.
00:46:41Patrice will find you something delicious.
00:46:44And now.
00:46:46A kiss.
00:46:47I have a book for you.
00:46:48A book and kissing?
00:46:52The book will instruct you on specific passion spots.
00:46:57In general, any skin covered by clothing is a good place to start.
00:47:03What do you like to practice?
00:47:04Practice.
00:47:06Hervé.
00:47:07Oui.
00:47:15You may practice kissing, Hervé.
00:47:17A mouline?
00:47:24No.
00:47:25No, no.
00:47:27Even Mrs. X is not going to practice kissing.
00:47:30If you are sure.
00:47:32I'm sure.
00:47:36Go and wash the car.
00:47:38But without a kiss.
00:47:40Go and kiss Monique.
00:47:42You love doing that.
00:47:45You love embarrassing me.
00:47:47Uh, it's all part of it.
00:47:49Each time, you are less embarrassed.
00:47:51That is my goal.
00:47:53I have a meeting with a gentleman.
00:47:55And then, some last details for my party.
00:47:58Look at this tape in my office.
00:48:01What is it?
00:48:03Some would call it soft palm.
00:48:04But I call it a learning experience.
00:48:07Another test.
00:48:10Watch it.
00:48:12Take something useful from it.
00:48:14And go on with your day.
00:48:15You make it sound like it's a cooking video.
00:48:18Oh, no.
00:48:18For cooking, you need to watch at least two.
00:48:22Hello.
00:48:23How are you?
00:48:24This is her?
00:48:28This is my girl?
00:48:29If you're got in your holster.
00:48:32One moment.
00:48:37I don't suppose you would like to practice with him.
00:48:44You're testing again.
00:48:45She didn't say I had to hear it, too.
00:49:15We're testing again.
00:49:15Ah!
00:49:43Ah!
00:49:44Ah!
00:49:44Oh, my God.
00:49:49Oh, my God!
00:49:51I would never have expected you to...
00:49:54Madam Simone gave me...
00:49:56I...
00:49:57I was watching a...
00:50:04Yes, I saw that.
00:50:07May I ask why?
00:50:09I thought that maybe I might be able to pick up some...
00:50:14What?
00:50:18Tips.
00:50:23Yes, it's beautiful.
00:50:25You are beautifully honest.
00:50:29You know, I can give you all the tips you need.
00:50:34Oh, there goes that charm again.
00:50:37Charm and truth.
00:50:41I see that Madam Simone has done up your hair.
00:50:44Yes.
00:50:45Among other things.
00:50:48I approve.
00:50:51Well, I will see you at four.
00:50:54Four?
00:50:55Four?
00:50:57It is why I came.
00:50:58To confirm a four o'clock meeting at my loft.
00:51:01To look at the proof.
00:51:02Oh, sorry.
00:51:05I forgot.
00:51:08Yeah, well, your mind was on something else.
00:51:13Madam left this for you to watch back at the hotel.
00:51:16Oh, I'm sure it's a cooking video.
00:51:25Cooking.
00:51:27We all know how to put our clothes on, but let's go over the proper way to remove them.
00:51:54Stripping for your man.
00:51:56Stripping for your man.
00:51:57What?
00:51:59Let the music guide you.
00:52:01Feel it.
00:52:03Move to it.
00:52:04What the hell?
00:52:07You're only...
00:52:08Hi.
00:52:11Oh, I am so sorry I'm late.
00:52:18I was...
00:52:19I do not want to know.
00:52:20Oh, these are beautiful.
00:52:34I had no idea you did work like this.
00:52:37I shoot magazine layouts for money.
00:52:39These I do for soul.
00:52:42You're wonderful.
00:52:43I keep telling you that.
00:52:45Here.
00:52:46Here.
00:52:46Madam.
00:52:51Oh, you've really captured her here.
00:53:03I wonder what she was thinking.
00:53:05When you know that, you have your story.
00:53:07This is the lead shot.
00:53:10I thought just the same.
00:53:13You should let me shoot you.
00:53:15Oh, I take terrible pictures.
00:53:17Shoot you like that.
00:53:20I don't think so.
00:53:21You answer too quick.
00:53:23You like my work, no?
00:53:24I don't look like that.
00:53:27That is the point.
00:53:31I make a contract.
00:53:33You pose for me.
00:53:34I take you to the best restaurant in all of Paris for dinner.
00:53:39I believe that's called a date.
00:53:40I would like to date you.
00:53:41I'm married.
00:53:42You're in Paris.
00:53:43It does not count.
00:53:45Oh, an answer for everything.
00:53:47You will pose for me?
00:53:48Yes, I will.
00:53:50Oh, my God.
00:53:51Did I just say that?
00:53:52Mm-hmm.
00:53:55Bellissima.
00:54:00Feel free to do whatever you want.
00:54:02Whatever.
00:54:10Very nice.
00:54:14Oh, yes.
00:54:16Oh, yes, yes, yes.
00:54:17Like that.
00:54:18Bellissima.
00:54:19Unbutton your sweater a little bit.
00:54:25Just a bit.
00:54:28Like that.
00:54:29Beautiful.
00:54:30Thanks.
00:54:43Good.
00:54:43Good.
00:54:43Good.
00:54:46Bye.
00:54:48Bye.
00:54:50Bye.
00:54:51Bye.
00:54:52See you.
00:54:52Bye.
00:54:52Bye.
00:54:53Bye.
00:54:54Bye.
00:54:55Just, uh, two more, see?
00:55:17You owe me dinner.
00:55:20Happily.
00:55:25I admit, after we met, I went out and bought your latest book.
00:55:41Really?
00:55:42Mm-hmm.
00:55:43And?
00:55:44The subject was very difficult, but you are quite talented.
00:55:51I tried to make it personal.
00:55:54Personal?
00:55:55Yes, like, um, a story you tell to someone so that it can be appreciated.
00:56:03It is how I approach my photography as well.
00:56:07I always appreciate my subject.
00:56:16To my most beautiful subject.
00:56:24You mentioned the husband.
00:56:29Yes, you were listening.
00:56:30When I must.
00:56:33He's gone.
00:56:34Gone?
00:56:35Where has he gone?
00:56:36He...
00:56:37Oh, hell.
00:56:43He left me for another woman.
00:56:45I don't believe it.
00:56:47He has you.
00:56:49Yes.
00:56:51He's a fool.
00:56:53Forget him.
00:56:53He's a fool.
00:56:54He's a fool.
00:56:55He's a fool.
00:56:55He's a fool.
00:56:55He's a fool.
00:56:56He's a fool.
00:56:56He's a fool.
00:56:57He's a fool.
00:56:57It's my own.
00:56:58The first I've seen without being coaxed for a camera.
00:57:01There is hope, after all.
00:57:03Where exactly do you think this is leading?
00:57:14To a strong friendship, I hope.
00:57:19I would like that.
00:57:21Love, it is just friendship on fire.
00:57:33To a strong friendship, I would like to thank you for joining us today.
00:57:46It was good.
00:57:47It was really good.
00:57:49Oh, Joanna. Oh, she's more beautiful.
00:57:52Morning.
00:57:53You are flushed.
00:57:55No, I'm not.
00:57:57Where were you last night?
00:57:59I rang you.
00:58:01Shooting.
00:58:03Shooting?
00:58:05Pictures.
00:58:07With Francesco.
00:58:09I love that.
00:58:11I underestimated you.
00:58:14I will never make that mistake again.
00:58:19What's this?
00:58:20Wendy asked to see it.
00:58:23This is you.
00:58:28When I look at that.
00:58:32He's very handsome.
00:58:34You do not know the half of it.
00:58:37Tell me.
00:58:41We met in Cannes.
00:58:48He walked out of the water.
00:58:52And stood in front of me.
00:58:54I thought a god had fallen from the sky.
00:59:01But then he spoke to me.
00:59:05And I was sure a god had fallen from the sky.
00:59:11Was it a long romance?
00:59:13No.
00:59:14We fell quickly.
00:59:15We were married within one year.
00:59:17For how long?
00:59:18Four years later he left.
00:59:21Another woman saw him walking from the waters.
00:59:27He forgot about me.
00:59:30He kept walking.
00:59:33He wasn't kind.
00:59:34Kind.
00:59:36Kind, yes.
00:59:37He could be kind.
00:59:39But mainly.
00:59:41He was young.
00:59:43And brazen.
00:59:47I needed brazen.
00:59:49I needed him.
00:59:54That is something I never thought I'd hear you say.
01:00:02That was a long time ago.
01:00:04We learned.
01:00:05And did he learn?
01:00:07That's an interesting question.
01:00:10We had fun.
01:00:12In 25 years no one has even come close.
01:00:17Where is he now?
01:00:19He...
01:00:25He slipped away.
01:00:27He...
01:00:29Like a mystery.
01:00:31I never quite solved.
01:00:32Most people consider you quite a mystery.
01:00:37A mystery?
01:00:39How so?
01:00:41A woman who arranges love.
01:00:43Yet stays so far away from it herself.
01:00:47Well, I doubted people even think about this.
01:00:52Well, I have.
01:00:55Yes, well.
01:00:57You have spent more time than most.
01:00:58More time than most.
01:01:03You're still looking.
01:01:10For the one who makes you better than you are alone.
01:01:14It is not simple to find.
01:01:17But when you do...
01:01:18It is everything.
01:01:21It is everything.
01:01:30Madame.
01:01:32I called.
01:01:34He left his flat an hour ago.
01:01:36It takes him ten minutes to get here.
01:01:38I mean, come. I will see to it.
01:01:40Madame.
01:01:42His best man said he was...
01:01:44Finish, please.
01:01:45Nervous last night.
01:01:47Oh, that is normal.
01:01:49No, Madame.
01:01:50Very nervous.
01:01:52Is there anything I can do?
01:01:54Yes. Give pearls of wisdom to Wendy.
01:01:57Okay.
01:01:59I'm ready.
01:02:02I have had nightmares about this.
01:02:05Standing alone at the altar, alone in my wedding dress,
01:02:09with a smile frozen on my face.
01:02:11And he never shows up.
01:02:12This time I'm awake.
01:02:15He seemed very sincere when I saw him with you.
01:02:18Everything I worked towards, all the studies, it was all a waste.
01:02:23How can you say that?
01:02:25No matter what happens, you still have you.
01:02:28That's easy for you to say.
01:02:30You have a husband who loves you.
01:02:33Things like this don't happen to you.
01:02:35He doesn't love me.
01:02:37What happened? What did you find out?
01:02:39He was on his way.
01:02:40He changed his mind.
01:02:41He had a minor auto accident.
01:02:43Oh, it's all right.
01:02:45But he was unconscious for a few minutes.
01:02:47Oh, my God.
01:02:48We will take you to the hospital.
01:02:50Take her back, too.
01:02:52Merci, madame.
01:02:57If only life were as simple as a bump on the head.
01:03:00And so she is loved once again.
01:03:04Madame, les invités?
01:03:05Oh, yes.
01:03:06Serve the hors d'oeuvre, please.
01:03:08It turned out to be quite a pleasant part.
01:03:23Two of my young women found suitable men.
01:03:26Did you talk to Wendy?
01:03:29Of course.
01:03:31I think it's quite original.
01:03:33The doctor refusing to release Rick and they're being married at the hospital.
01:03:39Mon Dieu, our lives hang by a thread.
01:03:43Wendy's happy.
01:03:48Delirious.
01:03:50The nurse took lots of pictures.
01:03:52Will it last?
01:03:54It has as good a chance as anything else in this life.
01:03:57The list for the party?
01:03:59Oh, thank you.
01:04:03For you.
01:04:05Me?
01:04:06Oui.
01:04:24Did you send this?
01:04:25I wish I could take credit for it, but I've been so busy with my lady's dresses.
01:04:33I never got one for you.
01:04:40Elegant and sexy, just like you.
01:04:45Francesco.
01:04:47You have impressed him.
01:04:50And he has impressed me.
01:04:56Does he do this often?
01:04:59Romance your young women?
01:05:01I tried to find him a woman once.
01:05:03But he was so serious in his refusal, I did not do it again.
01:05:08Good.
01:05:26Mrs. X is enjoying herself.
01:05:32I feel so free.
01:05:36It was always there, Joanna.
01:05:38You just hid it well.
01:05:42I never thought a man like that would be interested in me.
01:05:46What kind of man?
01:05:48Young.
01:05:50Sexy.
01:05:51Ah, yes.
01:06:03Oh, this is ridiculous.
01:06:06Why am I crying?
01:06:10To be happy.
01:06:12You must risk unhappiness.
01:06:14It is good.
01:06:16This is not good.
01:06:17I have been on a rollercoaster ever since Dale left.
01:06:25What did you expect from this marriage?
01:06:30I suppose.
01:06:34A level playing field.
01:06:36And someone who would love me for my talent and my independence.
01:06:48And someone who would occasionally know that I just needed to be held.
01:06:55Sometimes we try to change people or situations without even realizing we are doing it.
01:07:02The irony is, changing another person, truly changing who they are, can never be successful.
01:07:10That is ironic.
01:07:12Coming from you.
01:07:13So, when I find my young ladies, in some I see potential that was simply not being given a chance to rise to the top.
01:07:23And in others, I know it will never rise.
01:07:29People cannot be changed, just enhanced.
01:07:32That is why I see such potential in you, Joanna.
01:07:40You see me as a student.
01:07:42I see you as my best student ever, Joanna.
01:07:46Joanna.
01:08:00Welcome, Mr.
01:08:01Be still with her.
01:08:08Good evening.
01:08:09Good evening.
01:08:16Good evening.
01:08:17Good evening.
01:08:18Good evening.
01:08:19Good evening.
01:08:20Good evening.
01:08:21Good evening.
01:08:22I'm coming for two minutes.
01:08:23Yes.
01:08:30Excuse me.
01:08:31Francesco, madam.
01:08:36Oh, Joanna.
01:08:41Incredible.
01:08:43Incredible.
01:08:47I feel like Cinderella.
01:08:49So now you know how my young ladies feel.
01:08:52Ah!
01:08:53Excuse me.
01:08:54Monsieur Cortez.
01:08:55Madame Simon.
01:08:56How are you?
01:08:57Very well, thank you.
01:08:58Very, very well.
01:08:59Formidable.
01:09:00May I present Miss Guedes?
01:09:03My pleasure.
01:09:05Thank you, sir.
01:09:06Would you be kind to accompany her?
01:09:07With pleasure.
01:09:09Eric.
01:09:10Simon, hello.
01:09:13The dress is perfect.
01:09:17The dress means nothing without the woman in it.
01:09:20And what a woman.
01:09:23Can I have this dance?
01:09:25Well, we should be working.
01:09:26Oh, business and pleasure, so much fun to mix, no?
01:09:30I agree.
01:09:31I agree.
01:09:41The night's young, and anything could happen.
01:09:45What was that I detected in your voice?
01:09:48Oh, nothing.
01:09:50You are up to something.
01:09:53I am your photographer, you know?
01:09:55You're supposed to inform me of things.
01:09:58That would make things rather dull, don't you think?
01:10:03You will never be dull, darling.
01:10:05Are you all right?
01:10:20Things are going wonderfully.
01:10:22That wasn't my question.
01:10:23I am fine.
01:10:24I am always fine.
01:10:25You haven't danced.
01:10:26I make it a rule never to dance at my own events.
01:10:28And why is that?
01:10:30It would take a worthy man.
01:10:32And all the worthy ones are taken by my young ladies.
01:10:35I was wondering, do you have regrets?
01:10:36Hmm?
01:10:37Life is too short for regrets.
01:10:39I am.
01:10:40Really?
01:10:41Are you all right?
01:10:42I am.
01:10:43I am.
01:10:44I am.
01:10:45I am.
01:10:46I am.
01:10:47I am.
01:10:48I am.
01:10:50I am.
01:10:52I am.
01:10:53I am.
01:10:55I am.
01:10:56I am.
01:10:57I am.
01:10:58I am.
01:10:59I am.
01:11:01I am.
01:11:02I am.
01:11:03I am.
01:11:04I am.
01:11:05And that's your answer I have thoughts about choices I made
01:11:17The dreams we have when we are young and reality when we are smart
01:11:27You still love your ex-husband. I love the memory of him
01:11:31What if he were to walk up behind you right now and tell you that he had learned that he was smarter and
01:11:43Oh, so sorry
01:11:48I would have serious doubts believing it was him if I could prove it
01:11:53Madame Simone may I introduce Monsieur Warren to say
01:12:03Who is older wiser and so very sorry
01:12:08You did this
01:12:28Yes, I hope you're not angry
01:12:38There will always be time to consider anger later
01:12:42Right now there's music
01:12:45And I believe it was you who once told me that
01:12:47Music above all should never be wasted
01:12:56You know, I remember
01:12:58Yes, I remember many things
01:13:03May I have this dance
01:13:08Yes, you may
01:13:12Yes, you may
01:13:38Yes, you may
01:14:05And now you have your story
01:14:08I didn't do it for a story.
01:14:12I could fall in love with your heart.
01:14:34Good morning.
01:14:34It was wonderful.
01:14:40I agree.
01:14:42So come back to bed.
01:14:44No.
01:14:46I have to go.
01:14:48Go?
01:14:50My research on Madame Simone is done.
01:14:54But what about us?
01:14:58I think we both know the answer to that.
01:15:02It wouldn't last.
01:15:04It shouldn't last.
01:15:06But you have taught me many things.
01:15:10Many happy things.
01:15:12I would miss you, Joanna.
01:15:14A part of me will always be in Paris.
01:15:18I would miss you, Joanna.
01:15:20A part of me will always be in Paris.
01:15:24May I come in?
01:15:26How did you find him?
01:15:28How did you find him?
01:15:30It wasn't easy.
01:15:32My editor found him and flew him in.
01:15:36Hmm, you took a chance.
01:15:38Should I be sorry?
01:15:40For taking a chance?
01:15:42Never.
01:15:44Never!
01:15:58found him and flew him in.
01:16:01You took a chance.
01:16:03Should I be sorry
01:16:04for taking a chance?
01:16:08Never.
01:16:15So what's he like?
01:16:17He's different.
01:16:19Older.
01:16:20Perhaps wiser.
01:16:22But still brazen?
01:16:24Yes.
01:16:25He is still brazen.
01:16:28And divorced.
01:16:31He married one more time.
01:16:33He did not last.
01:16:35He has been alone a long time.
01:16:38And?
01:16:39Now you are hoping for
01:16:41a happy ending.
01:16:43Yeah.
01:16:44I'm a sucker for that.
01:16:46We are having dinner tonight.
01:16:48We will see.
01:16:50Well,
01:16:52he has come back.
01:16:54Now you get to decide.
01:16:57You have been listening
01:16:58Yes, I have.
01:17:01Oh.
01:17:03I shall miss you, Joanna.
01:17:09You represent something
01:17:10that I do not see very often.
01:17:13A mind
01:17:14and a strength.
01:17:18It is comforting somehow.
01:17:20And here I tried so hard
01:17:30to learn to be
01:17:31vulnerable,
01:17:32sexy.
01:17:34Oh,
01:17:35chérie.
01:17:36Renée.
01:17:37You know by now
01:17:47that the difference lies
01:17:48not in how you dress
01:17:50or
01:17:51even in how you act,
01:17:52but
01:17:52in how comfortable
01:17:54you are with yourself.
01:17:57If you believe it,
01:17:59they believe it.
01:18:01Yes,
01:18:04I know that now.
01:18:09And I
01:18:10will miss you, too.
01:18:13Joanna.
01:18:19You didn't even call
01:18:39proclaiming a deadline.
01:18:41What did you do?
01:18:43I had my hair done.
01:18:45Uh-huh.
01:18:46And a few other things.
01:18:47Uh-huh.
01:18:48I have a rough outline
01:18:50for you.
01:18:50Uh-huh.
01:18:52Stop saying that.
01:18:54You look, uh,
01:18:56you look great.
01:18:58That's better.
01:18:58I think it will
01:19:00surprise you.
01:19:01It's, uh,
01:19:02it's already
01:19:03surprised me.
01:19:04The outline,
01:19:05Harry.
01:19:06Oh,
01:19:07uh,
01:19:07right.
01:19:09I, uh,
01:19:10I take it
01:19:11your time
01:19:12at Madame Simone's
01:19:13was, um,
01:19:15pleasant?
01:19:16She's a wonderfully,
01:19:18wonderfully unique woman.
01:19:19I don't hear
01:19:20any sarcasm
01:19:21in your voice.
01:19:22That's because
01:19:23I'm sincere.
01:19:24Read the outline.
01:19:26I'll read it.
01:19:27Oh,
01:19:29I hear Glenda's
01:19:30having a big cocktail
01:19:31party to introduce
01:19:32her new book.
01:19:33Tomorrow night.
01:19:34The book's the usual,
01:19:35you know,
01:19:36coming-of-age thing,
01:19:37but the party
01:19:37should be good.
01:19:38Want me to pick you up?
01:19:39No,
01:19:40I'm fine to go alone.
01:19:42Since when?
01:19:43I'm fine, Harry.
01:19:44There's a good chance
01:19:46Dale might be there.
01:19:47He's a good friend
01:19:48of Glenda's, too.
01:19:49Don't forget.
01:19:50I haven't forgotten.
01:19:51I haven't forgotten.
01:19:57Yes, eh?
01:19:58Thanks, Pat.
01:19:59Joanna!
01:20:01Hi!
01:20:02So, tell us about
01:20:04Madame Simone's Paris.
01:20:05Is it as decadent
01:20:06as it all sounds?
01:20:07Oh, I'll give you
01:20:09the one-liner.
01:20:10Life lessons on
01:20:12kissing, stripping,
01:20:14garter belts,
01:20:15love,
01:20:16and disappearing grooms.
01:20:19Really?
01:20:20And if you want to know more,
01:20:21you have to buy the magazine.
01:20:23I'm late.
01:20:33Oh, I'm late.
01:20:34I'm sorry.
01:20:34I'm late.
01:20:35You're always late, Shirley.
01:20:39Joanne!
01:20:39You look wonderful.
01:20:43Did you get a face-up
01:20:44when you were in Paris?
01:20:46No,
01:20:47but I had a good time.
01:20:48I'll have to get
01:20:49your itinerary.
01:20:51Come here.
01:20:52I have some fish.
01:20:53Oh, my God.
01:21:00And I thought
01:21:01you didn't like people
01:21:02to see your feet.
01:21:03I'm not looking at her feet.
01:21:04Shoot, get away.
01:21:07These are so sexy.
01:21:10I can't believe
01:21:11you took these.
01:21:12Neither can I.
01:21:13And I can't believe
01:21:14they're better than mine.
01:21:15You were right.
01:21:16I did surprise myself.
01:21:20Hi, Joanne.
01:21:20Hi, dear.
01:21:25I'll talk to you later.
01:21:32I didn't know
01:21:33you were back in town.
01:21:35I got back earlier
01:21:36in the week.
01:21:38How are you?
01:21:41I'm fine, actually.
01:21:42You look great.
01:21:48I know I said
01:21:50that I would call.
01:21:51You said
01:21:52lots of things, Dale.
01:21:54I thought maybe
01:21:55we should
01:21:55talk,
01:21:57have lunch.
01:22:00Lunch
01:22:01would be good.
01:22:03Great.
01:22:03I'll call you.
01:22:07Yes.
01:22:09I think that
01:22:10this time
01:22:10you will.
01:22:20Promise me
01:22:21you'll be smart?
01:22:23I make no promises
01:22:24except to have
01:22:26this story
01:22:26in on deadline.
01:22:28You promised me
01:22:29one of those photographs?
01:22:30Yes.
01:22:44We're starting
01:22:44to think
01:22:45you weren't coming.
01:22:46Good.
01:22:52Did you order?
01:22:54No.
01:22:55I know
01:22:55how you hate that.
01:22:57Would you care
01:22:58to start
01:22:58with some wine?
01:22:59Yes.
01:23:04Chateau Bonnet,
01:23:051989.
01:23:06Excellent choice.
01:23:11So how was
01:23:12your month,
01:23:13Dale?
01:23:14It was all right.
01:23:17I see your stocks
01:23:18didn't do so well.
01:23:19Tech is up,
01:23:20industrial is down.
01:23:22You should have
01:23:22bought tech.
01:23:23Since when
01:23:24do you watch
01:23:24the market?
01:23:25Great.
01:23:27Let's just say
01:23:28that my interests
01:23:29are expanding.
01:23:34Great.
01:23:34Great.
01:23:34Great.
01:23:45Saturday.
01:23:46Um, it's fine.
01:24:08Very good, sir.
01:24:16What is going on?
01:24:21What do you mean?
01:24:24You seem so different.
01:24:28You seem the same.
01:24:32All right.
01:24:35Let's talk about something real.
01:24:38Okay.
01:24:39You start.
01:24:41Before you left.
01:24:43You left.
01:24:46Right.
01:24:47Before I left.
01:24:49You wanted to try counseling.
01:24:52Yes.
01:24:54I think maybe we should.
01:24:57Will your girlfriend be joining us?
01:25:00Touche.
01:25:01It was a serious question, Dale.
01:25:05I'm not seeing her right now.
01:25:07She works in your office.
01:25:10I'm not seeing her romantically.
01:25:12Well, that was short-lived.
01:25:19Hardly worth throwing away ten years.
01:25:22I agree.
01:25:22I agree.
01:25:24Look, Joanna.
01:25:30I did a lot of thinking.
01:25:33We do have ten years together.
01:25:37So, I'm willing to try and continue.
01:25:43Try and continue.
01:25:46Interesting choice of words.
01:25:47You don't need space anymore.
01:25:54What about sandwiches?
01:25:57Okay.
01:25:57I deserve that.
01:25:58Yes, you do.
01:25:59I deserve that.
01:25:59I do.
01:25:59You do.
01:26:00I do.
01:26:00I don't need space anymore.
01:26:00I do.
01:26:01I do.
01:26:02I do.
01:26:02I do.
01:26:03I do.
01:26:03Joanna, I missed you.
01:26:08It's that simple.
01:26:12I missed you.
01:26:15So what do you say?
01:26:18Are you willing to try again?
01:26:26It's been three months, and the letters are still coming in.
01:26:29You hit a real nerve.
01:26:32How the heck you been?
01:26:33I'm great.
01:26:35Great.
01:26:40The divorce is final.
01:26:43Now, that's something I never thought I'd hear you say with a smile on your face.
01:26:48It's ironic, really.
01:26:51Dale finally said everything I'd ever wanted him to say.
01:26:56But somehow, after Paris, I just saw myself and my life from a completely different perspective.
01:27:02Didn't want to make the same mistakes.
01:27:05I sense something a little different.
01:27:09Hey, are you going to tell me what really happened in Paris?
01:27:13No.
01:27:14No?
01:27:14I have a flight to catch.
01:27:17Where are you going?
01:27:18Paris.
01:27:19Why?
01:27:20Madame Simone's wedding.
01:27:22You're kidding.
01:27:23I'm the maid of honor.
01:27:25What?
01:27:25Who knows?
01:27:27I might even write you a sequel.
01:27:33Sometimes we can live an entire life in just a few weeks.
01:27:37I know.
01:27:38I did.
01:27:39I'm lucky to have seen it and to have embraced it.
01:27:44After all, this is not a dress rehearsal.
01:27:47This is it.
01:27:50But.
01:27:51I'm close.
01:27:53Bye.
01:27:54Bye.
01:27:57Bye.
01:27:59Bye.
01:28:01Bye.
01:28:16Bye.
01:28:16Bye.
01:28:18Bye.
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