I had mice that I kept as pets when I was very young, and I've always liked the way they look. Even rats. I'm not scared of them.

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I don't see any reason for marriage when there is divorce.

I don't see any reason for marriage when there is divorce.

I have no physical courage, I've asked for a double.

I have no physical courage, I've asked for a double.

Directors have to push me. I have to be pushed up. Not all the time,...

Directors have to push me. I have to be pushed up. Not all the time,...

Opportunities are often things you haven't noticed the first time around.

Opportunities are often things you haven't noticed the first time around.

A woman has to be intelligent, have charm, a sense of humor, and be kind....

A woman has to be intelligent, have charm, a sense of humor, and be kind....

I don't live that much with the character. I find it hard enough having to...

I don't live that much with the character. I find it hard enough having to...

Lesbians and gays... they still have to fight, even inside. It's not that simple, even...

Lesbians and gays... they still have to fight, even inside. It's not that simple, even...

I like being famous when it's convenient for me and completely anonymous when it's not.

I like being famous when it's convenient for me and completely anonymous when it's not.

Truffaut loved actresses, and he was very intense. All the actresses I knew wanted to...

Truffaut loved actresses, and he was very intense. All the actresses I knew wanted to...

I'm lucky; people write scripts for me

I'm lucky; people write scripts for me

I was never a dangerous woman. I'm not the prissy blonde woman that could take...

I was never a dangerous woman. I'm not the prissy blonde woman that could take...

Being an actor means being an instrument for someone else. I want to give myself...

Being an actor means being an instrument for someone else. I want to give myself...

I have a strong sense of responsibility. I like to be directed, it's true. If...

I have a strong sense of responsibility. I like to be directed, it's true. If...

I am frivolous. Then I feel guilty.

I am frivolous. Then I feel guilty.

I can be very critical on myself and on other people; I can be very...

I can be very critical on myself and on other people; I can be very...

Love is suffering. One side always loves more.

Love is suffering. One side always loves more.

People who know me know I'm strong, but I'm vulnerable.

People who know me know I'm strong, but I'm vulnerable.

Acting is also working with people who invite you into their dreams and trust you...

Acting is also working with people who invite you into their dreams and trust you...

Sometimes it's more difficult to do very simple, low-key films.

Sometimes it's more difficult to do very simple, low-key films.

I cannot imagine having a physical relationship with a woman. I have not done that....

I cannot imagine having a physical relationship with a woman. I have not done that....