As an actor and director, you have to take risks, even though I don't like saying that word. You can make a mistake.

Just telling a story. That's cinema. It's not silent, black and white. It's a simple story that's well made.

I'm not an American actor. I'm a French actor. I'll continue in France. If I could make another silent movie in America, I'd like to!

What matters to me is my own estimation, and Im very tough on myself. I need to be proud of what Ive done and I work hard for it. I had a very Christian upbringing... lots of guilt. A good thing, It keeps you sane.

I think I'm more demanding than any wife.

I love dancing in general and making girls dance. My generation doesn't do it enough.

I watched Gene Kelly for his smile, for his energy. Vittorio Gassman for his movement. Clark Gable for his mustache. And I watched Lassie who was happy as a dog.