Daniel Bruhl Quotes

I thought every other kid was like me. I'd watch films and act them out on my own and wish I could be one of the actresses. When I saw 'Pride And Prejudice,' the one with Colin Firth, I just absolutely knew that was what I wanted to do, and for 'Cranford' to be my first job was poetic, really.

I moved with my mom to Los Angeles for her to pursue her acting career, and she got a job casting atmosphere in some independent films.

No doubt, my role in 'Urumi' has been one of my best so far. It surprised me as an actor and made me more confident.

I want to be in 'Avatar'. I want somebody to hire me to be Superman, a Chinese Superman or Spider-Man.

I bought a camera with my first ever paycheck.

If a great opportunity opens itself up, I would love to be involved... or star in a movie.

Working with Bruce Willis makes my career authentic. I may not get an Oscar, but I worked with Bruce Willis. That matters more to me.

Occasionally I will audition for a big overseas movie, but that's it.

I've always loved film, and since I knew I probably couldn't be a cowboy or a spy in real life, I thought I'd play one in a movie! I started doing theater in middle school and tested for 'Victorious' before being in an episode of 'iCarly.'

I think people who don't work don't really have interesting and meaningful lives. More than anything, it hurts them. When you're born rich, people just associate you with what you've been given, but the truth is every individual feels better when you create something on your own. Everyone takes pride in the work they do.

I've been in movies with Meryl Streep, Jack Nicholson - but I was on 'The Simpsons,' and finally, in the eyes of my children, I was a star.

I had an allowance, but I had to do things around the house to earn it. I think I always wanted my own money.

When I was a little kid, I wanted to be, like, you know, a movie star, you know? Or, I always have interest in movie, you know? Because I like the visual aspect of the movies, et cetera.

It feels phenomenal. It's a great feeling. 'Race 2' is a big film to be associated with.

My mum sent me to an open audition for 'Notes On A Scandal' so I could see quite how many other girls wanted to do this. And I queued up, and I got the job. That was my first-ever audition, and my second was 'Atonement.'

I did movies because I was flattered and for money and because I wanted to kiss Sophie Marceau.

Werner Herzog, when I auditioned for 'Bad Lieutenant,' he had never seen any of my films. He thought I was this actress living in New Orleans and it was my first job.

I was satisfied with my role in 'Luck,' and I am proud of the film.

I did the plays in middle school. I was cast as a gate in my fourth grade play, and every year I got a bigger role. Then, in 7th grade, I played Smike in 'Nicholas Nickleby,' and the casting director saw me and asked me to audition for a movie. That movie led to me getting 'Moonrise Kingdom.'

I will not hesitate to take up good film offers.

After 'Fukrey,' when a filmmaker came to narrate a film to me, I started crying. It was a dream come true moment for me.

Sibi Malayali sir saw a picture of me in a Malayalam daily and felt I was suited for a role in his movie 'Ishtam.' My parents were opposed to it as they felt I was too young, but I persisted and prevailed.

I would love to act in films if people think I am right for a particular role.

Technically, my first paying job was I was an extra in my dad's movie 'Dan in Real Life.'

Of course being in movies is very exciting, and it's a wonderful thing for an actor to do.