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

If you compare me to an actor, I'm probably one of the best boxers in the profession. But if you compare me as a boxer, I'm probably one of the best actors.
Olivier Martinez

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

Imagination creates some big monsters.
Olivier Martinez

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

It's nice to have some distance with your family. As long as you're closer to them by love.
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

Love is based on imagination.
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

Otherwise, to be a movie star, it's a lot of compromise and also a lot of headaches. You can't do what you want. You become a prisoner of your fame. This happened to me in France and I don't want it.
Olivier Martinez

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

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

Who knows what happens tomorrow? We'll find it tomorrow.
Olivier Martinez