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Carla Bruni Befriends Homeless Man

France's first lady has offered to pay his bills at a hotel

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 22, 2009 4:17 PM CST
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(Newser) – Carla Bruni has a new friend, Denis, who lives near her luxury apartment—but on the street. France's first lady met the 53-year-old homeless man while taking her son to school, and the two have struck up a relationship. "She asks after me, she gives me one or two 50- or 100-euro notes," Denis said. He also got a signed copy of her latest album.

Bruni has even offered to put him up in a hotel, an offer which Denis politely declined, the BBC reports. "It's not that I enjoy being in the street, but I've got my habits," he said. "People say it's cold. That's true but I'm well covered up. What's more, Carla gave me a military-type duvet, which keeps me warm." Bruni first brought the friendship to light in a magazine interview.

French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy pose before visiting a hospital in Creteil, near Paris, Tuesday Dec. 22, 2009.
French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy pose before visiting a hospital in Creteil, near Paris, Tuesday Dec. 22, 2009.   (AP Photo/Gerard Cerles; Pool)
France's first lady Carla Bruni arrives at the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, Friday, Sept, 25, 2009, for a luncheon hosted by first lady Michelle Obama.
France's first lady Carla Bruni arrives at the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, Friday, Sept, 25, 2009, for a luncheon hosted by first lady Michelle Obama.   (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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DontLikeYou___
Dec 24, 2009 5:13 AM CST
[[[ Bruni first brought the friendship to light in a magazine interview.. ]]] ------ My point, exactly. Thanks DarkFrancis.
samus
Dec 24, 2009 2:45 AM CST
It's the least she could do.
JesusLovesSomeOfYou
Dec 23, 2009 12:03 PM CST
This reminds me of anytime I see Sarah Palin carrying Trig.

 
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