The Pope Loved Her
When Pope John II went to Quebec in 1984, Celine sang the national anthem in front of him and thousands of fans in Montreal’s Olympic Stadium. Celine was very pleased to be singing for him and the Pope likewise enjoyed her performance.
She Demanded Time To Grow Up
Rene actually told Celine to take a break even when she was at the beginning of her career. It was a huge risk to take at that time since she was still in the middle of establishing her name. Despite the risk, she took 18 months away from the limelight. Celine thinks her maturity flourished while taking this break.