The body, in 'La Belle Noiseuse,' was the source of the artist's creativity.

My looks mean nothing to me. If anything, they are a hindrance.

The body is an actor's tool, like the face, malleable. I never thought that being naked was immoral or outrageous.

I don't see my old films, but I think of the characters I played as friends, like the women I meet in my life who made strong impressions on me. I remember them and they are part of me.

When you are happy and in love and when you have children, then maybe you are beautiful.

For me, I don't feel it is a success in the career to be the pretty woman; career success comes from being characters who tell us something about the truth.

The body, in 'La Belle Noiseuse,' was the source of the artist's creativity.