Coco Chanel really wanted to have freedom of a man, and at first the only way she could find that freedom was through the clothes. They freed her movement; she got rid of the corset. This imposed her not as a decoration but as a real personality. She invented a new way of seductions through these clothes.

People in France are very intrusive when they recognize you. In New York, they are very polite, with quick words, so it's great.

Charm is more valuable than beauty. You can resist beauty, but you can't resist charm.

What I like about theatre is the responsibility you have with your character.

I can be maternal with my friends.

When you decide to adapt some Russian novel, it's like everyone knows about it but nobody has read it.

I love the fact that there's an evolution in your understanding and the difference between the first time you play the role and last time you play the role - there's an incredible arc and that's wonderful.