I admire Cate Blanchett and Kate Winslet. I like a lot of comedians. I like Cameron Diaz - she's funny and has a very light spirit. That's quite rare nowadays. There are many actresses I admire.

I think one of the few times I've been involved with real-life characters was the story of Marie Bonaparte. I think it's really difficult to become someone that really existed.

What I do is I come in the morning and get involved in the character, but I'm always very pleased to leave it at night and have my life.

Lesbians and gays... they still have to fight, even inside. It's not that simple, even if they seem to be accepted.

I like some of the early silent films because I love to watch how actors had to play then. What would interest me today is to do a silent film.

If you try to measure the future, you will never risk the present. Playing it safe. A ghastly game.

When I first see the dailies, I look only at myself, but then you start to see the scene.