You are not only the actress, you are keen on painting. Did you have personal exhibition?
I am working on it. I have got the subject that has come up. I have few things are going on. Probably late spring. Sometimes I can not paint, I feel guilty, because I am having so much fun.
Is it true, that your paintings were used while making decoration in "Saint Martin"?
You know for the girl’s house where we lived, we had that huge wall, they were white and we had no budget to decorate and I just painted couple of things.
Rochelle when would we the chance to listen your disc? When it gets released, what would be the style of your music?
When I have enough money to finish it. I have to say that it is all in English, everything that I’ve written and composed. And it is not like anything that is commercial in France; you know I do live in France. It is very personal and intimate. Well, it’s also rock and roll. As soon as I get the money to finish it up. Because it is self produced. I want to do it that way because you do not have to answer to anyone. It is very hard because everybody has an opinion and can say it will not go on the radio, this would work better. You must do it in French. I do not know when it will come out. I think, first I will do some clubs and that is about it, I wish I could tell you, but I can not do that.
We know that you wrote the book for children. Would you please tell us about it?
Well, actually it is illustrated book. The writing is very simple. Very richly illustrated. It is very simple book, it is an alphabet. The subject is simple, the drawings are not simple. It is in French and in English. I am very excited about it, coz it is a lot of fun. I have tested it on my kids, on my friend’s kids. It should be coming out pretty soon. I am negotiating with a big publishing house here. I have been working on it for a long time. And I am pretty proud of it.
In "One against another? - L' Un contre l'autre - serial your personage Gin could make only hamburger. As far as we know, in ordinary life, it is absolutely wrong. You cook very well. What cuisines do you like - French, Texans or Mexican? If you don’t mind, would you please share with us with your favorite recipe?
Well, I have to say that it is very difficult to make a good hamburger. Good hamburgers are actually quite good. I like all kind of food. Unfortunately, I like pretty much everything. I like French food, Chinese food; Polynesian food. I like everything, which is a big problem with me. What I am doing now that is a big hit at Dinner parties is something I picked up in French Guyane. Just pick green mango and slice them up put some lemon on them, some peppers, some chili, salt. It is just a salad and it is fantastic and is a big hit, because it is very surprising. It is like salty salade dish, it is just really delicious.
Could you imagine yourself living in other country, aside from France and America?
Sure, I wish there were enough time or years to live. I would love to live in tons of countries. I would love to live in Scotland; I would love to live in Kenya. There are so many fantastic and exciting places to live. About Russia, I know there are a lot of gorgeous places to live. I think the most difficult would be to learn the language. Why not? Who knows?
We are russian radio station; therefore we would like to know your opinion about Russia? Have you ever been to our country? Are you familiar with Russian history, culture and fine arts?
I was very very lucky that I had a trip to Russia in early 80-s with a fashion magazine. We spent time, we were in Moscow, and we went to Samarkand, Tashkent, and Irkutsk and on the way to Irkutsk, Omsk. We were in Russian three and a half weeks and that was an amazing experience. I remember on the way to Irkutsk driving through the forest, it was so gorgeous in the middle of September. After that I’ve got an impression how big the country is. It was fascinating experience and I really regret that it was at that time and we were not allowed to speak with people, we had to stay in our groups and we could not go out and walk around by ourselves and I regret it. I would love to go back; you know we could do that. Because we are open, we could say. I was very much impressed with architecture, with the people who were working with us. Russians were very beautiful people. I know what western people know about Russian theater. Chekhov I love, Dostoevsky and Tolstoy. I know a little bit about your culture, your history. Your fine art is fascinating. For us, for Americans it is mysterious isn’t it? We were closed from each other for so long. I would like to know more.
Do you believe in horoscopes? If yes, then what do you think you are cancer or more leo?
You know what I do. When I look at horoscope, I just read the one, which one is better. I am not a big believer of horoscopes.
What do you think what kind of woman you are?
Probably stubborn.
Do you like sport? What kind of type of sport do you go in for? Are fan of any sport team. If yes, which?
I am a big fan of rugby. I love to watch rugby. We were watching rugby earlier today. I love that sport, because it is amazing. I love to watch the French rugby team, because they are fantastic. I like to watch basketball.
Do you like soccer?
Not really. I watch the World Cap. I am not soccer fan, I am rugby fan.
Which perfume do you like?
I love Chanel #5. I always have and always will.
Why don’t you have personal website? Do you want to have it?
I do not know, this is sort of strange thing. It is very interesting. I should probably. I will look into it.
Do you know that Russia and Texas have common issues? Flag of state is three color: blue-white-red. The same colors are used in Russian flag. The Texas State Flower is bluebonnet, which is typically Russian flower. The name of state is originated from Indian word "tejas which means friend. So the motto of the state is Friendship. We worship this word, and we deem about you highly. What would you like to say to your Russian audience?
Except of "spasibo" and I hope we can see more each other that would be lovely.
Do you know that, the year of Russia is in Houston nowadays. The delegation of Houston was in Moscow. It is the second time in this year (recently in October) the delegation of Moscow, headed by First Deputy Mayor of Moscow Lyudmila Shvetsova. So there are so many cultural, educational, business and diplomatic programs between Moscow and Houston. It is being planned for the next year. Do you agree with us, that our interview contributes to that cultural program? And what about next year?
Yes I think it is. I did not know about it, it is really interesting. I suppose it does.