Hubert de Givenchy Quotes

I think when you sell your company and are no longer the master of driving it, it's quite difficult.

Hubert de Givenchy

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• I think when you sell your company and are no longer the master of driving it, it's quite difficult.

  

  Hubert de Givenchy
  • Driving