Madame Claude
Biography
Madame Claude, born Fernande Grudet on July 6, 1923, was a French brothel keeper and manager of a network of call girls catering to dignitaries and civil servants. Her exclusive Paris brothel, established by 1961, catered to a wealthy clientele including political figures and Mafia members. Madame Claude's unapologetic remarks, including "there are two things that people will always pay for: food and sex," reflect her confident and entrepreneurial spirit.