“M. I. A.: If he were a pop star, he’d be, like, Prince or something.”
M.I.A. (1975) British recording artist, songwriter, painter and director
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“GAVRAS: Well, he’s bigger than a pop star. I mean, when he came to Paris in 2007, he was supposed to stay at the Hôtel de Marigny, which is the best hotel. But Gaddafi came with a tent. It was this huge flagged tent—just him and his army guards, who were all girls. They were in these crazy leopard outfits. I mean, Gaddafi is way better dressed than any pop star in the world.”
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“GAVRAS: Yeah, he’s the best-dressed man on the planet.”
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