Christoph Waltz Quotes

You can't always do the extraordinary, in between you have to do the ordinary. Because if you didn't, what would constitute the extraordinary?

Becoming an actor is like becoming a father. It's not hard to become one. Making a life of it is the challenge.

Facts can be so misleading, where rumors, true or false, are often revealing.

You're always being cast for what you've been in last.

You need the villain. If you don't have a villain, the good guy can stay home.

If the shoe fits, you must wear it.

I think Stephen Sondheim is a - and I hardly ever use this word - but this is as close as it gets to a genius.

One does not contradict the other.Straight-faced is the basis of all decent comedy.

I have always been so interested in film as a medium.

You know, I don't support esoteric approaches to acting.

I only do what I like to do.

I take praise as not just a reward and a result but also as the beginning of a new process.

I'm not into weapons. I'm not into cars. I'm not into explosions. I'm scared of all of that.

Ten flashing lights are a nuisance but 500 are fantastic.

I'm open to working anywhere, but not on anything.

I guess there are no real strict rules [in comedy], but I just learn to apply my philosophy about comedy which is, it's a serious business and the result needs to be funny, not the process.

I'm very bad with improvisation. I hate it.

I don't like to read novelizations of movies.

I think in Europe, movies are made like a commodity and then sold as art.

My agent is the quickest, sharpest man on earth.

I’m not really all that familiar with comic book culture.

By looking into more details of American history, we can make more sense of what's happening today.

What I liked so much while shooting [a movie], I might not like anymore when I see it or vice versa. The two are connected but not on a causal level.

I worked next to an elephant. And considering that she could step on your toes, it's a good idea to keep a certain distance. It's also a good idea to befriend the trainer.

I go with the most interesting thing that comes my way,I don't expect it to come from India to tell you the truth, but if it did, fine by me.

Mine is studying script and being very academic and trying to be important.

It's the economics, that's why opera is not dying but gets more and more difficult to put on.

There are plenty of people over there who understand the difference. And there are plenty of people over here who understand the difference. It's still one world and it has been for a long time.

I used to hate exposure situations. What is generally referred to as 'red carpet.'

For a while, I couldn't decide whether or not I should pursue singing in the opera or acting. And I'm glad that I chose the latter because I wasn't a very good singer.

Stephen Sondheim I am in awe of.

I'm trying to be very aware of not repeating myself.

Well, you need the villain. If you don't have a villain, the good guy can stay home.