Kaas, Patricia (Patricia Kaas)

Small, dusty town Forbak, Lorraine (almost on the border of France and Germany). Here lived and worked for Joseph Kaas. Since he was 14 years old, he is every day from early in the morning down to the mine in order to get out of it at sunset covered with coal dust, corrosive. But no sweat, no need not broken his. How was Joseph sweet merry and hohmachom, so he left them. It is not surprising that such a shirt-boy besieged by fans was. Rare girl did not go to his sincere smile, but he saw only one - a little German girl Irmgard. Since then, both had met her at one of the folk festivals, nor about anyone else think he could not! It was love at first sight. Their marriage was a prolific. One after another, appeared six children. Irmgard and Joseph worked hard to ensure their livelihood. But in spite of poverty (which wealth can be a miner and the maid?), The family was strong and friendly. Pregnant for the seventh time, Irmgard guessed: 'will be born a girl - will call Patricia in honor of the beloved actress Grace Patricia Kelly'.

Patricia was born Dec. 5, 1966. It is not the same route as its namesake - the great actress.

Angular, daring, a little clumsy Patricia childhood more like a hooligan boy. She began to sing early. Irmgard was in seventh heaven: she knew exactly what Patricia awaits a great future. Finally someone from her family will break out of poverty!

The fact that Forbake will 'Citywide Competition of young talents aged from four to fourteen years', Irmgard learned a few weeks until the competition. 'Such a chance falls infrequently - she thought feverishly. - Patricia simply obliged to act '. Week filled with rehearsals, passed quickly. Night before the decisive day in the apartment Kaas reigned unusual for such a crowded family silence. All the children fell silent, afraid to interfere Patricia. Her beautiful, strong voice literally filled the small apartment and rushed upward at will, beyond the narrow room. The whole family was excited. One only Pat kept calmness. Before going to bed, looking at the troubled face of her mother, she said, not a child seriously: 'Do not worry, Mom, you wanted me to be fought. And I. Everything will turn out! "

At the contest were children in white, Bantu ryushah: sing, dance, juggle - in short, demonstrate their talents small uncomplicated. Nothing can spoil the solemn calm until then, until the scene came out number 11. The hall murmured the astonished whispers. In the program there in black and white were the words:? 11, Patricia Kaas, 10 years. But instead of babes in lace on the scene, brazenly smiling, standing who is a goblin in striped men's trousers and a giant cap a la Gavroche, famously pushed to the left ear. The surprise increased, when the devil husky, sensual voice in fluent German bawled hit 'Lili Marleen'! It was a furor. Dopiewo song to end, ignoring the stunned audience, Patricia rushed backstage to embrace mother. Words were superfluous in the eyes of Irmgard Pat read the admiration.

Naturally, she won. Where to compete with kids mewing golosischem Edith Piaf? For competition immediately followed by an invitation to sing at a beer festival. And Patricia sang. But first, a giddy for every ten children take off was a real failure for the ambitious Patricia. Already at the end of the holiday Pat realized that drunken beer lovers absolutely no attention to her songs, many of them more interested in intoxicating liquor and sebaceous jokes. In the eyes filled with tears hurt. But: it is three years, despite the squeamishness, performed at beer festivals, national holidays, at night clubs. The family needed money, and Patricia sang. Less and less time left for study. With the permission of her mother, she dropped out of school. So the youngest in the family, Patricia, in essence, become its chief executive, became the main breadwinner and provider. And believe me, the work of the crumbs was not easy work of her father, a miner.

When Patricia was 13, in Forbak has driven a little-known German blues band. Once on a small speech Kaas, blues musicians literally went mad with delight: this is golosische, this is я?п°п?п°пҐя?п?я?п?! Producer groups without unnecessary hesitation offered Patricia a contract for a series of speeches in the club 'Rum River "in Saarbrц?cken. Ambitious and hardworking Patricia have long realized that the holiday beers - not the level. A 'Rum River "- a springboard to launch.

Revenge of the ugly duckling

'Well, and a hole! " - Bernard Schwartz thought, looking around the main square of Saarbrц?cken. If it were not forced to stop, the Parisian producer would have never dropped in here on their own. But there was nothing, and he went to the nearest hotel to rent for a room on the night. Komnatushka proved a match for the city: the same miserable. Throwing things, the producer came down to the lobby to find out at the hotel, where you can dine and pass the evening. Portier said that the most decent place in town - Club 'Rum River ".

"Rum River" absolutely not impressed by the irate producer. He had no appetite eaten dinner and was about to leave, when suddenly his legs gave way and he flopped back on the chair. No, not a heart attack struck Schwartz spot! Just came to the stage, Patricia. And this hudyuschaya girl who looked like a boy who sings the song Liza Minnelli is not worse, and perhaps even better than most Lisa! Unbelievable! First time for the evening Bernard thanked fate for what it skidded into this godforsaken town. That's good luck so lucky: his last project failed miserably, and with it the noisy weakling he can achieve much.

After the statement Patricia went to the dressing room. She was seized with unbearable boredom. Pat index finger traced monogram on the dusty mirror and half an ear listening to my boyfriend Christophe. Local guy, a simple hard worker, was devoted to the girl as a dog. He selflessly, . without noticing, . that Patricia did not quite following the progress of his thoughts, . painted in bright colors of their future together: ': and when you become an adult, . not have long to wait, . We married, . Pick up your own home! True, . huh? Yes, . Pat? " Patricia never intended to marry him,
. Always know what is worth more, and then either out of loneliness, or having nothing to do graciously accepted his courtship. Monologue interrupted by a guy knocking on the door. Straight from the threshold Schwartz asked her along to conquer Paris. With her characteristic directness, not paying attention to her eyes full of fear, Christophe, the girl agreed.

But the path to the stars, as we all know, lies through the thorns. Patricia's first single 'Jealous' released with the help of Gerard Depardieu, has not brought much success. 19-year-old Patricia has continued to languish in obscurity. 'Nothing, baby - to console her, Bernard. - With a voice like Edith Piaf and Marlene Dietrich, will not perish. Just you need a hit! " - "Stop comparing me with them! - Pat's voice sounded angry notes. - I is not worse than these two. I'll prove to you and everyone else! "

And it proved. The impetus, no matter how scary it sounds, it was a terrible event - the death of his mother, very near and dear man. At the beginning of his artistic career, Patricia often thought: 'My mother will be pleased. It will be my pride. That she liked '. And when Irmgard died, Patricia began to work with renewed vigor, mindful of the desire of the mother to see her daughter, illuminated glory. The single 'Mademoiselle Sings the Blues' was released immediately after the death of Irmgard, and within six months, press avidly wrote about the new star of French chanson - the magnificent Patricia Kaas.

December 5, the day of his majority, Patricia came on stage 'Olympia', the most famous halls of France. Seconds of Silence: And Pat struck thunder thirty thousand applauding hands. For this she lived for the sake of this gratified her wonderful voice drunken burghers, for it dropped out of school.

Dopiewo last song, bowing to a million times and catching hundredth bouquet, Patricia rushed backstage: 'Bernard! Where is he? I'll tell him everything! " - Swirled in her head. For a long time she realized that she loves him. Without a doubt, he is the man of her dreams. He made her a singer, was close throughout the years, after the death of the mother was the most near and dear man. Today, the day of success, the right moment to reveal to him their feelings. With great difficulty overcoming the crowd embraced and congratulated her people, Patricia, Bernard clung to the neck and long passionately whispered in his ear: 'I love you! I love you! I love you! " A beloved man pulled her from the heavens to the sinful earth. Kindly removing Patricia Bernard kissed her cheek, saying: 'Well done, congratulations. You are here celebrate, and I'm home. Wife waiting for: the youngest little boy's not very well '.
: The motorcycle flew through the night Paris at breakneck speed. Pat, clutching the back of the faithful Christophe, enjoying the air breathed scratchy. 'Hurry! Even faster! " - Drove it like could escape from her humiliation, as if the wind could drive out of her head the memories of how beloved man refused her. Spare no effort, Christoph pressed on the gas. Speedo needle off scale, the motorcycle stopped to listen, they are overturned on a deserted road. Christophe crashed heavily, Patricia also escaped with a broken nose. Having gone through plastic surgery, Kaas, came out of the hospital a different person.

She terminated the contract with Bernard. He tried to reason with her. He had to go through the court in an attempt to defend his name and money invested in the singer, but Schwarz went bankrupt and was forced to change profession. So Patricia revenge for his unrequited love! Since then, she has decided for myself that the main thing in life - a career. The sad experience of stole her fall in love hunting.

She bought a luxury apartment in Saint-Germain-des-Pres - the area of the Paris elite. And apparently has changed dramatically: from the edgy teen turned into a sexual woman. Now, instead of the ugly duckling on the scene languid panther at the sight of a men's breath away.

Her career reached its zenith, it was known and loved the millions: the glory of the queen of French chanson thundered far beyond France. All of its wheels became platinum. Is not this she wanted since childhood? But why such a sadness in his eyes and fear the return of another tour in a luxury, but an empty apartment, where nobody is waiting for?

. Alain Delon

. All Paris from morning till night he sang the praises of Patricia Kaas: 'Find! Talent! A miracle! " Monsieur Delon aside the morning room 'Figaro' with another ode to the singer's newly-made
. 'I wonder what they are all in it? - Thought he. - Is it really so good? We ought to see '.

The result exceeded all expectations. When, under the first chords of 'Mademoiselle Sings the Blues' outlined a spotlight on a stage figure, Patricia, Alain Delon, a handsome man, thunder and love all women, opened his mouth. Monsieur Delon caught myself thinking that for a long time no woman had caused him such a sweet vertigo.

A little later, when he was a nice gesture laid at the feet of Mlle Kaas bouquet of roses, he barely managed to squeeze out of himself: 'have dinner together? " The restaurant was paralyzed Patricia. She did not understand what is happening around. They brought some food and she ate it, no sense of taste. Saw some expensive red wine, beer, big gulps. I broke the nearly full bottle, accidentally wiping it off the table.

Patricia have no illusions about his own expense. She could not believe that such a man as Delon, can become attached to such a woman as she. Pat not make plans, she simply enjoyed the moment and waved to all the questions: 'Just him interesting to talk to me'. Nevertheless, their romance lasted. Perhaps he could go on and on this day, if not madness in love Delon. And he really loved his 'Mademoiselle Blues', and so passionately and strongly, that he was ready for any rash, just to show my feelings does not believe in love, Patricia.

In December 1990, the French chose Kaas 'voice of the year', after which one of the central channel broadcast an entire channel dedicated to the singer, - 'Evening Patricia Kaas'. Alain Delon volunteered to be the leading voluntary. But instead of the script to declare exit Queen chanson, he shouted into the microphone: "Now you see Mlle Kaas. This divinely beautiful woman and great singer. I love her! "
Secular Paris was in shock! What frank impudence! It Delon pregnant girlfriend waiting at home - Dutch mannequin Rosalie.

Patricia was afraid that the relationship with Delon in front of the charmer of the press will cause irreparable damage to her career. She was denied him in meetings, sends back bouquets, did not respond to calls. And soon introduced to the public the full revelation of the disc 'I call you on you:'. Parting was difficult for both. Patricia was left alone again.

Almost Family

Her career continued to fly upwards at a frantic pace, and the loneliness and sadness in the eyes worked on the image of a mysterious woman. Three concerts in the hall 'Zenit', in fact, coincided with the peak of Fame singer. On heating Patricia advised the public to invite the talented Belgian composer Philip Bergman. And foreign star was immediately discharged from Brussels.

Before the concert Pat smoking and staring at his reflection in the mirror. Behind him he heard footsteps near his reflection Patricia saw the broad, smiling man's face. She shuddered and turned sharply to the stranger: 'Who are you? What do you want? " 'Philip Bergman. Nice to meet you '. A moment they looked silently at each other, eye to eye. And then, without consulting each other, laughed. 'Let's take a walk after the concert. I'll get you! " - Philip cried, running to the scene. It was so unexpected that Patricia did not even had time to nod in response.

Two fabulous weeks passed like a day. They were walking in the Bois de Boulogne, never for a second unlinked hands, wandered through Montmartre, drinking coffee in small cafes on the outskirts of Paris, went to the cinema, bought tickets to the last row and kissing, kiss, kiss. And then Philip flew home. He flew away to return. Forever.

He alone knew that the cold gaze of this iron woman - suffering from this lonely man. He was always there, he devoted his life to her, her schedule, her way of life, he replaced her mother, even. Previously, Pat rushed backstage to embrace Irmgard, now waiting for her strong hands of Philip. They were inseparable.

Philip loved her with all my heart, wanted to have children, home and family. But Patricia beset other dreams. Six years Philip persuaded favorite to have a baby. But the idea of an interrupted concert activities led her to the horror. And Bergman was tired of meetings between the tour: He became the first man who threw Patricia. 'This woman - from flint. She is obsessed with career '- he said in an interview.

Patricia screamed in the back of the departing Bergman: 'I will sing! Ever! What would it cost me! "

. Maybe we were wrong:

. Or maybe we were wrong, she then gave away to Philip? Maybe we were wrong, she has devoted his entire life's career? Or maybe, fame, fame, recognition - it's all empty and transitory compared with love, loyalty, family?

. Today, Patricia 40
. It is still remembered and loved, but never her not to repeat the fabulous success of the 90-ies. And even shooting in Claude Lelouch film "And now: ladies and gentlemen 'did not return to her former success.

She began an affair with a partner in the picture Jeremy Irons, but more kisses in front of the paparazzi, they have not moved. Clearly, after all Irons unlike Kaas strong family: his wife and two children. Does anyone want to risk their happiness from - for women who finished his career to give up everything, including those from the present feelings?
It is doomed to solitude, from which it is impossible to get rid. They say that sometimes she wants to return to the past: a large close-knit family, a time when she was still a poor, unknown. But the favorite!

It is still, as in childhood, gnawing his nails every night to sleep in an embrace with a teddy bear, thus, which gave her mother before her death. She wants to have children! But: instead it is all over the world carries with a spoiled dog Tequila, taking care of her as a mother of a child. 'Why so much for the success you have to pay? " - Read many of her sad eyes.