I've never thought of my characters as being sad. On the contrary, they are full of life. They didn't choose tragedy. Tragedy chose them.
Movies are open doors, and at every door, I change character and life.
It's never been my purpose to become an American icon, or more famous or richer.
Being a famous actress may give you a sense of being important, but believe me, it's just an illusion.
Choosing to be in the theatre was a way to put my roots down somewhere with other people. It was a way to choose a new family.
I believe that being an actress or being involved in a movie has to be a life experience, otherwise why go for it? I have to change me, and I have to learn things, and I have to push me and my limits. By acting, I find a freedom inside of a prison in a way.
For me, habit is just a synonym for death.
But I think it's a little different in Europe, because 40 is really the best age for a woman. That's when we hit our peak and become this ripe fruit.