Vincent Cassel

"I have learned that acting is not about beauty."

"Working with David Cronenberg or Darren Aronofsky or even Steven Soderbergh isn't really like a typical Hollywood movie. These are true artists, and have a certain amount of freedom when they work, and they're more like independent filmmakers making their way through big studios."

"When you see violence in movies in general, it's very quick and painless, which isn't what it's like."

"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."

"Cinema is entertainment, and people go to the movies because they want to feel good and forget about everything."

"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."