32 Quotes by Maximilian Schell

I think there's a poet who wrote once a tragedy by Shakespeare, a symphony by Beethoven and a thunderstorm are based on the same elements. I think that's a beautiful line.

As an actor, I was a fantastic rebel. Then I became a directorial rebel and understood rebels from both sides. So now I am a friend who gives advice - not one who knows more, necessarily, but who shares ideas.

Well, I did Marlene 15 years ago and that's in the style. It's somehow similar and not similar because Marlene was much more aggressive, funny and sad.

First love is first love, first marriage is first marriage, disappointment is disappointment.

To be honest, I don't think I'm an actor. I'm a creator - or try to be.

I'm always happy when I'm left alone, but if somebody comes and is nice, then we talk.

And it's interesting, but I'm always interested in the story behind the story.

I am America's number-one fan. I like your food. Especially corn flakes.

We should never forget that Hollywood was built by Europeans, and the old Jewish boys from Eastern Europe.