[on
Mr. Freedom (1968)] I wanted the film to be seen, to be popular. I would have liked
Marlon Brando to play Mister Freedom, or someone like that -
Lee Marvin, maybe. And for the girl I wanted a pop singer. But
Delphine Seyrig was sitting right there where you are and she saw the scenario and said, "What's this?" I explained and she said, "I can do it!" I said, "What do you mean? You're going to be like a bimbo? You don't care?" "No, I can do it!"