How Charlotte Gainsbourg Feels About Her Work (It Ain't Pretty) "The first time I performed live, I did a terrible show in Paris. It was a nightmare and I thought I'd never do it again. No, even my agent told me how dreadful it was. ... I'm not a professional actress like Meryl Streep: she knows where she's going. I never know where I'm going! If I'm good in a scene, it's a miracle." The Observer (UK) 02/05/12