Jacqueline de Ribes Born : July 14, 1929 Browse All Authors Top 4 quotes by Jacqueline de Ribes I was very sensitive. I liked everything that touched fantasy and beauty. I dreamed of being a ballerina, but Mother said I was too big, too long. Jacqueline de Ribes fantasy mother long My childhood lacked affection and ambience. Jacqueline de Ribes ambience affection childhood Being a public figure was reserved for movie stars. Jacqueline de Ribes movie-star figures stars The theory in great families was 'why work if you don't have to.' Being a public figure was reserved for movie stars. Jacqueline de Ribes great you stars work