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- Parents: Why did you write a song for your children?
- Tell us about them!
- Do they enjoy music?
- Why did you choose Paul and Léopoldine as their first names?
- What kind of dad are you?
- What are your favorite things to do with them?
- How do you combine artistic life and family life?
- Has fatherhood changed your life?
- Are you thinking of having a little third?
Parents: Why did you write a song for your children?
Gregory: It’s the only essential song on the album. I wanted to teach them a lesson in life and give them advice, such as respecting others or finding their way without worrying about what others think. Because Paul and Léopoldine are what I hold dearest, with my wife.
Tell us about them!
Gregory: Paul loves order and cannot stand injustice. When sharing a cake, everyone needs to have their share. He is passionate about animals and trains. Léopoldine has a very strong character. She is independent and daredevil. She often looks for us. Braving the prohibitions amuses him.
Do they enjoy music?
Gregory: Yes a lot. At home there is a guitar and a piano available, and they can play whenever they want. They love to sing the songs they learned in school. They had a great period Chantal Goya. With my wife, we would wake up in the morning with her songs in our heads!
Why did you choose Paul and Léopoldine as their first names?
Gregory: I tend to like classic first names. The choice of Paul was made naturally because I am a fan of the Beatles and I thought of Paul McCartney. For my daughter, we first thought of Adèle. But, after the singer’s enormous success, we turned to Léopoldine, as the eldest daughter of Victor Hugo. He adored his daughter.
What kind of dad are you?
Gregory: I’m pretty cool! Too much maybe… I find it hard to deny them things. I accept that they snack outside of meals. I easily allow them to see cartoons, although I make sure they don’t stare too much at the screens. They know daddy says “yes” and mom says “no”. But, over time, I try to be less flexible.
What are your favorite things to do with them?
Gregory: To play, because we are very playful. Playmobil, Lego, puzzle and ball track can keep us busy for hours. I also take them to the zoo, like Thoiry, and to museums. As Paul is passionate about dinosaurs, we go to the National Museum of Natural History. With my daughter, who is athletic, we do tree climbing.
How do you combine artistic life and family life?
Gregory: I am very lucky because I am my own employer. I work at home and I schedule my professional appointments according to Paul and Léopoldine’s schedule. I am the one who brings them and brings them back from school.
Has fatherhood changed your life?
Gregory: Absoutely. I have become responsible for someone. Today, I make decisions for three or even four. All of my choices have consequences for the future of my daughter and son. They are the flesh of my flesh. An incredible, unwavering bond unites me to them.
Are you thinking of having a little third?
Gregory: No, this is not planned. My wife has three grown-ups (18, 20 and 22) from a first marriage. As for Paul and Léopoldine, they are the fruit of our love. And, as they say, I have the choice of the king. I am a happy dad.