Olivier Martinez
Olivier Martinez

I always say I was born too late in the world, too old.

Olivier Martinez
Olivier Martinez

I never analyze why I was with one woman instead of another.

Olivier Martinez
Olivier Martinez

I'm not a movie star like other actors in the way that I need to walk with a bodyguard.

Olivier Martinez
Olivier Martinez

It's like all the signs were telling me that I shouldn't be a boxer, so I quit.

Olivier Martinez
Olivier Martinez

It's not only imagination, it's the distortion of the vision. You suddenly think, This person is idealistic, this person is strong, this person has dreams, when you know better most of the time. You put what you want to see on people.

Olivier Martinez
Olivier Martinez

I'm French - it's less important. Meaning, I remain a Frenchman in America, but I adapt to American culture. I feel good there - but I'm still a foreigner.

Olivier Martinez
Olivier Martinez

I want just to be happy and peaceful. And that's not always the case when you're married.

Olivier Martinez
Olivier Martinez

My father was champion of North Africa and he beat the European champ. He was very good, a professional for 12 years. We're from a big family of boxers. My father has seven brothers.

Olivier Martinez
Olivier Martinez

People sometimes recognize me here, but they are very nice.

Olivier Martinez
Olivier Martinez

Every morning, I can lose myself just by looking at my son.

Olivier Martinez
Olivier Martinez

But what I really like are old Hollywood movies. Very often I watch AMC.

Olivier Martinez
Olivier Martinez

Love is based on imagination.

Olivier Martinez
Olivier Martinez

The big difference with Juliette and the others in that film is that she goes beyond acting.

Olivier Martinez
Olivier Martinez

There are two smells that I can recognize right away. The smell of the boxing ring and the smell of a garage. That's where I grew up. I can recognize these places with my eyes closed.

Olivier Martinez
Olivier Martinez

The longer you stand with people, the better it becomes.

Olivier Martinez
Olivier Martinez

But when you work with the director and the real person who is playing opposite you, it changes everything. You are almost in a working session. I was very comfortable, and that's maybe what helped me to get the part.

Olivier Martinez
Olivier Martinez

The first time Adrian saw me was on tape. But you should know that this never works - never in the history of movies has someone been cast from a video.

Olivier Martinez
Olivier Martinez

And I think it is the genius of actors to be able to escape whatever people are expecting of them. Otherwise you become like a factory worker.

Olivier Martinez
Olivier Martinez

I played a scene at the end of my first year, and that's how I was discovered.

Olivier Martinez
Olivier Martinez

If you want to be happy, live discreetly. Does that make sense in English?