Sophie Marceau

When you direct your first film, you always start by telling stories that you are familiar with.

I think I'm a tough person, but for sure, I would talk under torture.

But the privileges that one has enjoyed and exploited can sometimes turn against you: nobody thinks of you as a director, you are always an actress.

James Bond is quite serious about his drinks and clothing and cigarettes and food and all that sort of thing. There is nothing wry or amused about James Bond.

It is good to be in front of the lens to appreciate more being behind the lens.

I played with Willie Mays and against Hank Aaron. They were tremendous players, but they were no Josh Gibson.