Thomas Kretschmann quotes

Thomas Kretschmann is a German actor known for his roles in both European and Hollywood films. His performances have ranged from historical dramas to action blockbusters, earning him international recognition. He continues to impress audiences with his versatility and charismatic screen presence. Here are 9 of his quotes:

I'm proud of the fact that I made my way in life very rigorously. I was a bit too stubborn when it came to certain things, which was unnecessary, like getting independent from and leaving Germany.

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I figured out, I guess, that the job just makes me happy if it's not number one. So if it all works, great. If it doesn't, I still go home, look at my kids, and I have a big smile on my face.

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I've worked with many directors, good ones and bad ones. So if I have a chance to work the good ones, I better put myself in their hands, and trust them, because that's my big opportunity to be different, and to be better than usual.

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My reputation was a bit exaggerated. Things were written in newspapers, then copied, then doubled. One of the reasons why I never disclaimed that, was because I found it amusing. But I also constructed such an image for myself in order to gain more of a private life.

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I don't pretend anything anymore. I don't have time, desire or energy to calculate anymore.

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I don't see a film industry in Germany. They have a great TV culture, but how many German films are really exciting?

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I experienced a lot, and achieved nearly everything I wanted. I can enjoy that today. Go to bed at nine in the evening, because my child wakes up around seven, without having the feeling that I missed or are missing something.

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I thought that if you come across as a freak, there will be some kind of distance. Maybe the distance became excessive. I realized that people were afraid of me without knowing me.

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