I gradually work myself into a frenzy as the shoot approaches, while we're choosing the costumes or working with the make-up artist. I'm not so much interested in my character as the film itself. — Jeanne Moreau Copy Share Image
To give a character life in a short space of time, it helps if you arrive on screen with a past. — Jeanne Moreau Copy Share Image
It's this subconscious part of me that knows just how far to go, and suddenly, everything bursts into flames. — Jeanne Moreau Copy Share Image
People's opinions don't interfere with me. Ageing gracefully is supposed to mean trying not to hide time passing and just looking a wreck. That's… — Jeanne Moreau Copy Share Image
During rehearsals I am confronted by things very mysterious. I have terrific fights with inner demons, and it's more painful than it ever was. — Jeanne Moreau Copy Share Image
How can you say something's important if you don't first withdraw and feel how rich you've become? That way you can become really generous.… — Jeanne Moreau Copy Share Image
The life you had is nothing. It is the life you have that is important. — Jeanne Moreau Copy Share Image
As a matter of principle, I always come to a film like a blank slate, I don't learn my lines in advance. With this… — Jeanne Moreau Copy Share Image
I can't belong to groups. I've tried. I behave normally, but people don't look at me normally. — Jeanne Moreau Copy Share Image
