Juliette Binoche

"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."

"For me, habit is just a synonym for death."

"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."

"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."

"Being a famous actress may give you a sense of being important, but believe me, it's just an illusion."

"It's never been my purpose to become an American icon, or more famous or richer."