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             Popular and world-known actor Jean-Paul Belmondo, who 
      got very sick few  days ago, visited the International Art Film 
      festival in Slovakia in June. People from the small town of Trencianske 
      Toplice, which welcomed Belmondo on the streets of this town, were very 
      surprised with his modesty and simplicity. Always laughing, he arrived 
      from the Vienna airport accompanied by his bodyguard and personal friend 
      for over 30 years. His flight was late couple of hours and he apologised 
      to all the people present for the delay.  
            Night before, his friend for many years, dog 
      Kalypso passed away... Legend of the French and World cinemas, despite his 
      great success he achieved in life, has always tried to remain and be 
      simple, as he was during the previous years of life. I thank my destiny 
      for the glory, but I live as I used to live before - he stated during the 
      press conference. I sleep in the same  bed, have the same friends, I 
      love my family and I have my own garden which is inaccessible for anyone 
      but me - he said having that typical smile of him on his face. 68 years 
      old Belmondo published his recipe for happiness: I never looked back on my 
      years. If my health allows, I will continue in what I do. If not, I say to 
      myself, I had a nice life. It is important to wake up  every day 
      with the same story: I am happy...- famous movie stunt said 
      not  knowing what will happen to him two months 
      later.     Being an actor gives people a unique 
      imaginary. According to his opinion, acting and movie are able to cause a 
      certain desire to dream within the person. Due to this, he is not bothered 
      with beautiful women and  cars in movies: - I am aware that world is 
      full of great misery, wars and unhappiness, but movie should help people 
      to forget all that and dream about nice things - said Belmondo. He 
      announced his closest plans. He will  start working on a new motion 
      picture in December this year. The name of this movie is going to be "The 
      Lion". He also wanted to play in the Theatre. Bebel, his nickname, after 
      visiting Slovakai, where he received "Actors mission" award, will continue 
      his trip to Hungary...    During his holidays on Corsica this 
      august, he turned very sick.  Newspapers from Slovakai and 2t Team 
      wish this great fellow and actor all the best  and to get 
      well.                                                     
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