Quotes by Christoph Waltz

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Christoph Waltz is a German-Austrian actor.
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I think in Europe, movies are made like a commodity and then sold as art.

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

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The villain is usually the most interesting part. But it has to be a smart thing. Just dumb cliche villains with a Russian accent and big muscles and a mean face, I don't know. My Russian accent isn't that great, and the muscles aren't that big and t...

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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.

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

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

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

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

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I only do what I like to do.

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

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It's a wonderful narrative device to bring someone from the outside and look through his eyes if you want to describe the absurdity and preposterous reality that is accepted amongst the ones who are inside.

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

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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?

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You know, I don't talk about the characters that I play. Years ago, I was a little timid about it and I kind of squirmed when I was asked, 'Could you tell us something about your character.' Now with a little self-confidence that comes with the grey ...

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When a new book comes out or becomes accessible in whatever form, I get it and I read it.

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

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Ten flashing lights are a nuisance but 500 are fantastic.

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

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

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My agent is the quickest, sharpest man on earth.

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Author Bio

  • NameChristoph Waltz
  • DescriptionGerman Austrian actor
  • BornOctober 4, 1956
  • CountryGermany; Austria
  • ProfessionActor; Director
  • AwardsAcademy Award For Best Supporting Actor; Romy; Austrian Decoration For Science And Art