French is a foreign language, but I've been speaking it since I was 18 so it's second nature to me.

'The English Patient' was a huge turning point in my career and my life; it became this huge thing. But the whole Oscar build-up got completely out of control; I spent more time talking about that film than I spent making it!

I used to be so intensely preoccupied by unhappiness... now there are times where you might get down, but you can move on much faster now.

I'd love to do some comedy. Particularly French comedy, which I know sounds like a contradiction in terms.

I think in most jobs, you get better as you get older. You gain experience, you gain knowledge.

Having a leading man who is actually prettier than you are is quite upsetting.

I wouldn't want you to see me all the time on the screen, because I get bored of it myself!