Leslie Caron
I regret not doing a film that I was offered with Clark Gable because the script was not good enough.
Leslie CaronJames Ivory comes close to the actors for the first rehearsal. He more or less lets you direct yourself and then will only correct you if he finds it incorrect.
Leslie CaronFred Astaire was a more formal, trained dancer who loved waltzing and only danced with the girls.
Leslie CaronIn order to have great happiness you have to have great pain and unhappiness - otherwise how would you know when you're happy?
Leslie CaronThe most important thing is to remain active and to love what you are doing.
Leslie CaronCinema will always have an important role to play in society.
Leslie CaronYou have actresses like Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts, who have roles specially written for them.
Leslie CaronI noticed that when I went to see the rushes or the first showing that there was something quite human in this desperation, and I hadn't planned it.
Leslie CaronThe American is wholeheartedly for love and romance at any cost.
Leslie CaronThere were many good actresses in my time like Jane Powell and Debbie Reynolds, but I was the only dancer.
Leslie CaronI got as little as a $75 a week when I started.
Leslie CaronWe were all ruled by the studio system. I signed a contract for seven years.
Leslie CaronI had two children. I had a nanny to manage my kids.
Leslie CaronNo matter what you do, your person comes through. You can't completely change yourself on the screen. I had in mind someone colder and more in control, but I couldn't do it. This human note just crept in and maybe it's better.
Leslie Caron