Klaus Kinski

Unhinged actor, worked with Herzog

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Sayings by Klaus Kinski

I would rather be hated for what I am than loved for what I am not.

Unknown — Commonly attributed, though its direct source is elusive, reflecting his public persona.
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I don't make movies. I make films and I am a film.

1970s-1980s — Interview, emphasizing his artistic and personal identification with his work.
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I never wanted to be a star. I wanted to be a legend.

Unknown — Reflecting on his career and ambition.
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My greatest dream was to be an animal.

1970s-1980s — Interview, discussing his primal nature.
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I am not a genius, I am a madman.

1970s-1980s — Interview, embracing his controversial reputation.
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I am not difficult. I am impossible.

Unknown — Interview or personal statement, acknowledging his challenging personality.
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I have to play the part of a human being. It's a very difficult part.

1970s-1980s — Interview, hinting at his perceived alienation from conventional society.
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I am a volcano.

Unknown — Metaphor used to describe his explosive temperament.
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I would kill for a role if it was worth it.

Unknown — Expressing his extreme dedication to his craft, possibly hyperbolic.
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I hate the world. I hate mankind.

Unknown — Statement reflecting his misanthropic tendencies.
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I am a wild animal. I can't be tamed.

1970s-1980s — Interview, describing his untamed nature.
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All my life, I have been a storm.

Unknown — Reflecting on his tumultuous existence.
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I am a gift to the world, and the world hates gifts.

Unknown — A self-aggrandizing yet bitter statement.
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I have no regrets. I did everything I wanted to do.

Late in his life — Reflecting on his life and choices.
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I spit on your so-called civilization.

1970s-1980s — Statement of defiance against societal norms, often attributed to him in interviews.
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I am not interested in your opinion. I am interested in my own.

Unknown — Demonstrating his self-centeredness.
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I am a phenomenon, not a person.

1970s-1980s — Interview, elevating himself beyond mere humanity.
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My life is a tragedy, but I play it like a comedy.

Unknown — A cynical view of his own existence.
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I am not afraid of death. I am afraid of boredom.

Unknown — Expressing his need for constant intensity and stimulation.
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I am a beast. I am a god.

Unknown — Contradictory self-description, highlighting his complex and extreme self-perception.
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