Lea Seydoux Quotes

The aim of flattery is to soothe and encourage us by assuring us of the truth of an opinion we have already formed about ourselves.

When someone bestows something on you, no matter how true it is, when someone says, 'Sexiest Man Alive,' I'm honestly going, 'Thank you. Right on.' For me, it's never canceled out anything, it's never made me go, 'Does this make me less talented of an actor?'

I am telling you, if you ever wanted an ego boost, leave your job and then, six months later, come back for a day. People will treat you like you're a princess.

It undoubtedly feels nice when you are being appreciated and you get complimented by girls. Who doesn't like that? Having said that, I don't take it as any pressure.

I'm a sucker for a compliment.

One time, someone came up to me and said, 'I know so-and-so. They're a professor at Harvard. They're a big fan of your work.' But that doesn't impress me more than any other people feeling that way.

I love to know that in all parts of the world, people want me. I need the attention.

No compliment can be eloquent, except as an expression of indifference.

I'm told sometimes I look like Goldie Hawn, and I get chuffed about that.

Fans always tell me I'm beautiful, but no one will ever be as beautiful as them.

Just being hired by a great director is complimentary.

I love it when a guy compliments my vibe.

Am I really cool? You're telling me I'm cool? Well, that's good to hear.

Some people work hard in this business and become really popular, really big stars but they never receive an award from within the business. Somehow, when your colleagues and friends believe in you to the point of handing you an award it means so much more.

Listening, not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.

Hearing anyone think that I'm any form of sexy or handsome is incredibly flattering.

To have a little recognition, that is very nice, you dig. It is good for the ego, for the psyche.

Oh, what a shock. My career must be slipping. This is the first time I've been available to pick up an award.

I will praise any man that will praise me.

It's sort of fun. If someone's eyeballing you, it makes you feel good.

It's very sweet to have people say nice things about you, and I always accept that.

You respect all of these people that you know in the business as actors. And they sort of turn around and say, we really like your work. It's a nice acknowledgment.

I'm not a star. I don't feel I'm so great. So how can I make you feel great just because you've got my signature on a piece of paper?

I am proud of what I have got and I need an audience.

I can live for two months on a good compliment.