I don't really know Hollywood, but living and shooting in L.A. was very motivating, inspiring. The lights, the extras, their American faces, the ener…

- Jean Dujardin

In many cases for an actor it's a comfortable position to be in. But it's harder to fail as a director.

- Jean Dujardin

I watched Gene Kelly for his smile, for his energy. Vittorio Gassman for his movement. Clark Gable for his mustache. And I watched Lassie who was hap…

- Jean Dujardin

I wasn't dyslexic, I was just very slow. I passed my time daydreaming.

- Jean Dujardin

I don't represent myself as a star, but an actor who wants to make movies.

- Jean Dujardin

I don't want everyone to like me, and I don't choose who likes me. You have to give them the choice, give them the option.

- Jean Dujardin

I like the hot-cold, the sugar-salt, being able to play over-the-top and dramatic things - in the same film. Just as in my life, I can be very funny …

- Jean Dujardin

Just telling a story. That's cinema. It's not silent, black and white. It's a simple story that's well made.

- Jean Dujardin

I recycle. I have a house in the south of France and I have a small garden. My name is Dujardin - 'from the garden.' I grow carrots, peppers, strawbe…

- Jean Dujardin