Jean-Paul Belmondo

“I insist on doing all my own film stunts, although they are often worked out in advance by a stunt man who then advises me on the best and safest method of performing it.”

“After the liberation of France, I went to the movies all ihe time.”

“It's terrible, a crutch, isn't it?”

“I had fun doing both types of roles. Both are good. One day you laugh, and the next day you cry. That's how it is.”

“Being afraid is the worst sin there is.”

“Preparing for a stunt is like training for a sporting event.”

“I've always liked to keep trim, and fortunately, I don't put on weight easily.”

“When you're in a play like 'Kean,' you can't think of anything else. Love is too time-consuming.”

“No one manipulates me.”

“I would say I've done everything I wanted to.”

“Not only do the Americans not defend our films, they buy them up just for remakes. It is shameful to kneel at their feet.”

“The actors I admired were Bogart, Cagney, Cooper, Tracy. Great personalities. Real stars.”

“I hope to be an example for all. I hope.”

“The big French movie distributors are the Trojan horse of the American cinema.”