Christoph Waltz Quotes

Actors are crazy or we wouldn't be doing this.

Actors don't, in fact, retire, do they? It took me a while to remember that.

Acting was never my first choice as a profession, but I came to terms with it when I decided I better buckle down and be the best I can be at it.

I knew what I wanted to do for my entire life, from nursery to university. I've always been geared towards wanting to act. I've stuck with it, dedicated time to it.

I just want to act. I just want to do the work.

Oh, yes - being interested in acting never changes. Acting is in your blood, and of course I'll always be interested in it.

I'm very serious about acting.

The amount of effort and energy that goes into being an actor is something that I can't compare to anything else.

I love acting, but the star part is not my bag.

Being an actor is not like any other job. It's not easy.

Acting is such a strange, vague profession, but my kids know it's hard labour.

Being an actor is like being a monk: you have got to be dedicated.

I really respect actors much more now that I am one because I realise what hard work goes into being part of the industry.

I am an actor, and that's the most important thing to me. I cannot imagine a life where I would be anything else but an actor, so putting all my energy into a shot comes naturally to me.

In Hungary acting is a profession. In America it is a decision.

It's funny how being an actor forces you to do things or go places that you wouldn't ordinarily.

I don't think of myself as an actress. I still think I'm fannying around in my mum's front room.

Actor's life is very long.

Acting is a youthful profession.

I do enjoy acting, but it is such a game. So for that reason, I don't think I'll ever leave London.

For me, acting was something I fell into.

I always loved acting - though what I did in my teens was probably more eclat than elan. But I wasn't sure about doing it professionally.

It's such a fortunate life, if you can work as an actor.

I've had plenty of crappy jobs, but the only job I've ever really dedicated myself to has been acting. It's my life.

As an actor, it's amazing to get to create different characters.