Quotes from Charlotte Gainsbourg

The more sincere I could be, the better it would be for the film.

The character is close to me, except that I haven't lived through those situations, so it's not completely me.

I would love to be able to do a film. I would love to be able to focus on what excites me in watching actors.

You don't even need the director's judgement. It's too much.

When you love someone, you don't want them to suffer at all.

I have ideas of subjects and atmospheres that I love. I either want to go in a tougher, stronger direction or do the opposite: simple ballads.

Letting go of things and not being afraid of being ridiculous or over the top - I think that's the main thing for me to work on.

I'm desperate to work again. I've often had those periods, but two years was the longest.

Letting go of things and not being afraid of being ridiculous or over the top - I think that's the main thing for me to work on.

My father loved me and he wanted to work with me and he didn't care what people would say.

I was so lucky because I started working very young. And my father was very wealthy and I didn't need to work. I did my films.

At the beginning it wasn't to do with the work, it was more the experience.

I went on television and I wouldn't say a word; I feel so stupid when I watch them again.

I couldn't do anything else, I enjoy it so much. But I find it tough.

In France, you're with the crew, and you have lunch with them. It's more like a family.