I don't represent myself as a star, but an actor who wants to make movies.

I like the hot-cold, the sugar-salt, being able to play over-the-top and dramatic things - in the same film. Just as in my life, I can be very funny and at other times almost extinguished.

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

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

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

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.

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.