I could never have conceived that I would ever get to work in a Truffaut film. It was astonishing to me, and still is. I felt like an old pro, but it was still so unexpected.

I work hard, and I tend to play hard. I very seldom rest hard.

I've probably understood men too well. I realise they are predatory by nature, and I have a certain acceptance of the male animal.

Making the decision to do more serious work raises eyebrows. It's less easy for the industry to deal with.

I went to the premiere of The Detective with Sinatra, and perhaps people jumped to conclusions. He was very protective towards me and never came on to me sexually.

At the time, 1980, people regarded actresses involved with production with a certain amount of fear, resentment and anger.

I have always watched the rushes, and have learned more because I have done so, because you can have all manner of ideas in your head, but they have to end up on the screen.