142 Quotes by Vincent Cassel

I think I’m actually more vulnerable than people imagine.

I’m an actor, that’s what I do every day. Dressing up is part of my job. But whatever you wear you should always be yourself: never go totally with the fashion but use what there is available to be an individual.

I used to be more self-conscious about style because when you’re younger, you want to exist, you want to show everything you do.

I think American audiences like gangster movies. It’s part of the culture.

I did direct two short movies. I learned many things, and one of the things I learned was that I am not a director. It has to be visceral, and it’s not for me. I feel much more comfortable acting.

I’m producing more, but I think to direct, one has to have a burning desire, and that’s not me. I’d rather do something else.

Coming from Paris, I’d really like to live in Rio. I think it’s gotten better. It’s not as violent. The economy is better. The middle class is rising.

Cronenberg’s a lot of fun, and that a lot of people don’t know watching his movies. He doesn’t take himself seriously. He’s still reinventing himself.

It’s always interesting to see a director trying different things, and on top of it, doing it right each and almost every time.