I play the piano. I bought an upright piano that is actually electric, so I can practice my scales with headphones on and not make my neighbours’ lives hell! — Eva Green

I wear no makeup in real life. I’m very simple. That may be why I go over the top for the red carpet. But otherwise, I’m very plain. I should make more of an effort, actually. — Eva Green

There are ways of doing stunts without me. I get no pleasure putting my life in jeopardy just to get the shot. Life is too short for that nonsense. — Eva Green

My mother is an actress and very well known in France; hence, I move to London to start my own life. — Eva Green

All my jewelry has stories. — Eva Green

I’ll need my whole lifetime to polish my craft. — Eva Green

Hmm, limelight… No, I’m not Sienna Miller or Angelina Jolie. I’m very lucky and happy, but I still find it very difficult to get good scripts and good roles. It’s really a jungle out there. — Eva Green

There are not many good roles for women. — Eva Green

It’s true that I’m drawn to unusual stories. Normal roles don’t really attract me. — Eva Green

At drama school, I always picked the really evil roles. It’s a great way to deal with your everyday emotions. — Eva Green

It’s quite hard to find a ballsy or complex character. So the roles I’ve taken are those. Lot’s of people put me in the dark category. — Eva Green

I need to fall in love with someone. Sorry–I mean fall in love with something. I need to wake myself up. — Eva Green

Some people collect butterflies–I love beetles. — Eva Green

Traditional British desserts with lots of custard are my biggest weakness–I particularly love the puds at St. John restaurant in East London. — Eva Green

I would love to play an unexpected character. Really raw and simple and not a cliche–something rugged. People like to put actors in boxes. — Eva Green

I love fashion from the 1930s and ’40s–shoulder pads, high waists, things with structure. That is classy for me. Andrea Riseborough from the Madonna movie ‘W.E.’ had an amazing wardrobe. — Eva Green

When I’m not working I just like to be comfortable: I love black, nothing tight, no heels, no make–up–it’s nice to be able to breathe! — Eva Green

I’m French, so I’m quite lazy about exercising, and I smoke. But I do love going for a run in the morning with my dog. That’s all. — Eva Green

I am a dreamer. Seriously, I’m living on another planet. — Eva Green

I’m not really involved with politics… I’m living in my cocoon with my classical music around. — Eva Green

I want to travel. Maybe I’ll end up living in Norway, making cakes. — Eva Green

For me, acting is like a therapy. I can express myself fully when I am acting and have blood in my veins. Even when I’m not working, I’m always living in my own world, imagining characters. — Eva Green

I’m very low–maintenance when it comes to my beauty routine. — Eva Green

I love Ireland. I feel very at peace there. It’s just magical and beautiful. — Eva Green

I feel sick if I have to do something for the money. I can’t breathe. I’m not proud of myself. — Eva Green

I have Algerian, Turkish, Swedish, Spanish blood: I feel like a citizen of the world. Life and cinema don’t have borders. — Eva Green

I like style. For Dior, I did more of a collaboration shoot, not just a single image–so there was more to it. It’s a very prestigious brand. I like their style and feel like their style is mine. — Eva Green

I was born in Paris, and it’s a beautiful place, but London feels like home. I like the village feeling, I like running in the parks–even the food isn’t as bad as it used to be. — Eva Green

Hollywood wouldn’t suit me. In L.A. it’s all about work–studio people have their five minutes with you and they go, ‘Oh mah Gahd, I love your movie.’ You just feel very self–conscious there. — Eva Green

I don’t believe in awards. It’s very good for the ego, I suppose. — Eva Green