Quotes from Julie Delpy

Too many women throw themselves into romance because they're afraid of being single, then start making compromises and losing their identity. I won't do that.

I had to trick people into giving me money for my first film. Making a romantic comedy is easier and more expected from a woman than it is to make a drama about a Japanese warrior.

People think women directors are tough. Truth is, I'm a pussycat and I hate conflict. I just want everyone to be happy on set.

I love acting and I still want to do it, but I've such an instinct for directing, it's something that comes naturally to me. It's why I'm here on this planet.

I'm a very direct person and, sometimes, when I want something, I will push it until I get it. But, it's OK. It's not as bad as some people. When I have an idea in my head, I'm pretty stubborn.

The condition of being an actress can be unbearable.

I went to film school to make films just because you're in control of the story.

I'm quite neurotic, usually. But when it comes to work, I become extremely focused.

My experience is that relationships can be difficult, hard work. I love to be in a relationship.

I make these little films. I'm just a working person. I just study people a little bit more. It's more sociological, and it's funny anyway - not that serious. It's not like false humility. I just take it for what it is.

Too many women throw themselves into romance because they're afraid of being single, then start making compromises and losing their identity. I won't do that.

We didn't want to disrupt the creative process. We have the chance to make the films we want because the films are not expensive. It's very rare to be able to do that. It's completely pure.

When you're an actress, you become this thing in people's hands that people are trying to manipulate. I cannot stand it.

I've proven that I'm not a complete failure. Every film has done well. It's like, "So, okay, when do I get my deal at Warner Bros?

Maybe every family is dysfunctional, and that's the only thing in common throughout the world.

I think the first sign of friendship is a manifestation of how you separate from your parents and try to find a new family on your own. It's the first sign of growing.