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. — Maximilian Schell Copy Share Image
When you have the cast, the sets, the lights, an opera takes on its own life. I'm not one of those directors who marches in with a set of plans. — Maximilian Schell Copy Share Image
To be honest, I don't think I'm an actor. I'm a creator - or try to be. — Maximilian Schell Copy Share Image
And it's interesting, but I'm always interested in the story behind the story. — Maximilian Schell Copy Share Image
We should never forget that Hollywood was built by Europeans, and the old Jewish boys from Eastern Europe. — Maximilian Schell Copy Share Image
As an actor, I was a fantastic rebel. Then I became a directorial rebel and understood rebels from both sides. So now I am… — Maximilian Schell Copy Share Image
I'm always happy when I'm left alone, but if somebody comes and is nice, then we talk. — Maximilian Schell Copy Share Image
I just think the word interview, although it is the view between two people exchanged, became a sort of cliche. You ask questions and… — Maximilian Schell Copy Share Image
I did have fun, for example, in The Black Hole which was very popular among youngsters. — Maximilian Schell Copy Share Image
Directing is like meeting a woman. You don't know her, but something strikes you, and then you just have to go into it. — Maximilian Schell Copy Share Image
My mother was an actress and a director, as well. And my father was a playwright and poet. — Maximilian Schell Copy Share Image
I am America's number-one fan. I like your food. Especially corn flakes. — Maximilian Schell Copy Share Image
I never played the right roles, or very rarely got the right roles offered, except on stage. — Maximilian Schell Copy Share Image
And in reality, I don't think it's a real documentary. It's more a story of her life. It's a story of survival. It's a… — Maximilian Schell Copy Share Image
