Guillaume Canet

I spent all my youth with horses.

You have to draw on your unconscious when you make a film - you can't worry about whether it's costing a lot of money.

I know that one day I would love to do a musical.

Everything goes by so fast that if you want to be a part of it, you need to go that fast. But because you go that fast, you don't lead the life you should lead.

I've had gay friends who grew up in small towns in France who had to lie for most of their lives, even to themselves. But eventually such lies become stronger than the people, and they have to face them.

You need to feed yourself with emotions and life or you'll become empty.

Directing remains very psychological, and it takes a lot of time and reflection. When you're an actor, it takes less time, and you can express yourself physically.