I think the approach of the character for us is the same in a silent movie as in a talking movie because we had balance, we had lines to learn.

My parents were not pushy or anything like that. I think my mom was still expecting me to be an astronaut, but now she is very happy that I'm not doing that.

I tried to find a character and how I would be an American actress in the 30s. But if this was a talking movie [The Artist], I'm sure she would be exactly the same for me.

I think the approach of the character for us is the same in a silent movie as in a talking movie because we had balance, we had lines to learn.

Marlene Dietrich for the way there was something so unique about her - the way she entered into a frame and everybody looks at her and the way she winks and looks up.

For us, as actors, and even for the director, it gave us a sense of authenticity to what we were doing because we were talking about Hollywood and we were in Hollywood.

I read Gloria Swanson's autobiography just because I wanted to know what it was like in the time.