In many cases for an actor it's a comfortable position to be in. But it's harder to fail as a director.

I don't care about my image.

I want to work with a director who becomes my brother, my father, for two months. You give yourself over to that person.

I can't speak American dog very well. There was a lot of improvisation with Uggie - like when I put the dog on the table or sometimes I follow him, sometimes he follows me. I had a lot of treats in my pocket. We worked with Omar Von Muller, the dog trainer. It was very easy because it was a big movie.

I've never concerned myself with the labels people want to put on you. What matters to me is my own estimation.

I don't like having too many projects in the pipeline. I like to focus on what's at hand.

In France, I have lots of opportunities. Maybe now I'll be offered films in America. It's the encounter, with the director and the story that counts.