I don't need anybody to tell me how to be alive.

The truth is, I can never die. For I will be in everything and see you in everything and watch over you. I am your reaction in the water of a mountain lake

I didn't want to be alone, but I had to learn that the dimensions of my feelings are too violent. I had to learn this.

Why have I had this life? If I knew, I wouldn't have done it

But words - words are not enough!

On working with director Werner Herzog: I have to shoot without any breaks. I yell at Herzog and hit him. I have to fight for every sequence. I wish Herzog would catch the plague.

I am not the Jesus of the official church tolerated by those in power. I am not your superstar.