Memorable Quotes from Jean-Pierre Aumont
6 quotesRehearsal Tensions Among Film Crew Members
Ferrand
Quiet! A full rehearsal. Let's go, Séverine.
Séverine
I don't understand you Alexander! You're -
Alexandre
Peculiar
Séverine
Oh, yes.
Ferrand
It's all right! Take it from the top, right away. Let's go, Séverine.
Séverine
I don't understand you Alexander! You've been peculiar, lately. Walking out on dinner last night! That was an insult to Julie." Damn! I said Julie instead of Pamela.
Ferrand
Not to worry.
Séverine
I've got an idea! I'll use numbers, the way I do for Fellini! Instead of "I don't understand you Alexander..." I'll say, 22, 83, 16, 72, 5, 3, 18, 9, 14, 7, 9. 17, 10, 10, 4, 18, 69...
Ferrand
Impossible, Séverine. In France, we have to say the lines.
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Reflections on Death in Film
Alexandre
In 80 movies I've died 24 times - electrocuted twice, hanged twice. I've been knifed, committed suicide, died in accidents, but never a natural death. Anyway, I don't think death is natural.
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The Universal Power of Love
Alexandre
Movie people may be more obvious about it, but love makes the world go round!
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Family Dynamics in Greek Tragedies
Bertrand
That's not nice or friendly. Aren't we one big family?
Alexandre
So were the people in Greek tragedies!
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A Conversation About Family and Career
Alexandre
How's your mother?
Julie
Very good. I told her we were working together. She sends her love.
Alexandre
Marvelous woman! Everyone in Hollywood loved her. Too bad she quit when she did.
Julie
But she's still very busy.
Alexandre
She hated the way we shoot movies - in bits and pieces! I remember escorting her to the premiere of her first big Hollywood movie. A fantastic evening! When the film ended, she sat there, then turned to me and said: "I did all that? All I remember is the waiting.
Julie
It's so true!
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The Vulnerability of Actors and Performers
Alexandre
Actors are so vulnerable!
Dr. Michael Nelson
Of course they are. Everyone is afraid of being judged. But actors are always being judged. In your work, and in your life!
Alexandre
Yes. We wonder what people think of us, if they love us. It must be the same for all performers. As a child, when Mozart was asked to play, he'd reply: "Gladly, but first say you love me.
Dr. Michael Nelson
And in your job, you're always kissing.
Alexandre
As you say, yes, we do a lot of kissing. The handshake was invented to show you're unarmed, friendly. We went one better: we show our love.
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