I went on television and I wouldn’t say a word; I feel so stupid when I watch them again.
Meaning of the quote
Charlotte Gainsbourg, a famous French actress, felt embarrassed when she appeared on TV but couldn't find the right words to say. She felt silly watching those TV appearances later, because she didn't do a good job speaking. Sometimes, even talented people can get nervous or struggle to express themselves, but that's okay - it's a normal part of learning and growing.
More quotes from Charlotte Gainsbourg
Everyone gets the feeling that they know you and they know your life, and I felt really embarrassed by that.
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I hated seeing myself on screen. I was full of complexes. I hated my face for a very, very long time.
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I used to hate being recognised.
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It’s more than a job. It’s very personal, so when you’re hurt, you’re really hurt inside.
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At the beginning it wasn’t to do with the work, it was more the experience.
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I was putting all those pressures on myself.
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Letting go of things and not being afraid of being ridiculous or over the top – I think that’s the main thing for me to work on.
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I wasn’t getting the responses I hoped for. You can’t protect yourself from other judgments.
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I hope I’ll consider my next part, having learnt from this one.
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When you love someone, you don’t want them to suffer at all.
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I couldn’t do anything else, I enjoy it so much. But I find it tough.
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I’m a very shy person towards my intimacy and private life.
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Wanting to do it was much more powerful than the fright.
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There were always questions about my parents; I got so fed up with that.
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I still find it hard to push my own limits. I know where my limits are and that I always have to push myself.
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I’m desperate to work again. I’ve often had those periods, but two years was the longest.
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In France, you’re with the crew, and you have lunch with them. It’s more like a family.
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It’s nice that we have all these different films.
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The character is close to me, except that I haven’t lived through those situations, so it’s not completely me.
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Girls can wear jeans, cut their hair short, wear shirts and boots, ’cause it’s okay to be a boy, but for a boy to look like a girl is degrading.
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I went on television and I wouldn’t say a word; I feel so stupid when I watch them again.
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The more you turn down things, the more difficult it becomes to feel that the next one will be right.
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You think that being a girl is degrading, but secretly, you’d love to know what it’s like, wouldn’t you?
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The more sincere I could be, the better it would be for the film.
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I thought people would ask me really personal questions because I’ve shown more of myself, but it’s a comedy, and people understand that it’s a game we play.
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You don’t even need the director’s judgement. It’s too much.
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The English was really my mother, it was never me. Being the daughter of my father, I always felt very French.
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I found it very difficult to explain to someone why you did a film. It’s not like having a conversation.
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