48 Quotes by Peter Stormare

When I was in school, they say everybody can do art. And I was, like, a little bit obstinate - not an anarchist, but I was always asking questions. I said, 'Isn't art supposed to be difficult?' If we can all do art, then it's not really art. It's supposed to be difficult.

I'm a curious human being, and I love things that are a little bit off.

Terry Gilliam is one of the greatest brains I ever met.

Since I started, like, 200 years ago, I've always wanted to direct and write. But I've been so busy - and fortunate and lucky - as an actor.

The best paycheck you can get as a producer and creator is when people are happy to be on the show.

I was brought up telling stories, when I was a kid, in the tiny village where I grew up. Storytelling was a tradition.

I don't personally like slasher movies that make you scream in the movie theater.

I like the clowns from the circus that have more paint on their face. They were all funny and made me laugh. As a kid, I remember the clowns that were all in white reminded me more of death than circus clowns. It can be a scary thing.

The beautiful thing about 'American Gods' is that it's very simple at its core.