Max von Sydow Quotes & Sayings (Page 3)

“Movies give me an opportunity to go places. I'm not only a Swede but an American, not just a man of my time, but I've been living 2,000 years ago-and not just in a new country, America, but in the Holy Land, too.”

“Playing the role of Christ was like being in a prison. It was the hardest part I've ever had to play in my life. I couldn't smoke or drink in public. I couldn't.”

“What is important, I think, is to reach as many people as you can and do it as well as you can. Reach them and inspire them or amuse them, or maybe in some odd moments help them to discover something they hadn't thought of before.”

“There are those who want to believe but can't, and there are those who believe as children and it's no problem for them at all.”

“I remember those days with Bergman with great nostalgia. We were aware that the films were going to be quite important, and the work felt meaningful.”

“All my life I've been looking for diversity.”

“Filming is repetition and many takes.”

“I just feel I shouldn't work too much, because there are so many other things to do.”

“I'm not in retirement. I just don't want to work so much, and I don't get that many offers any more.”

“I've never been in a barroom brawl in my life. I just don't do such things.”