I never enjoyed working in a film. – Marlene Dietrich
A king, realizing his incompetence, can either delegate or abdicate his duties. A father can do neither. If only sons could see the paradox, they would understand the dilemma. – Marlene Dietrich
The average man is more interested in a woman who is interested in him than he is in a woman with beautiful legs. – Marlene Dietrich
Its the friends you can call up at 4 a.m. that matter. – Marlene Dietrich
I often begin movies with music in my head its a very important dimension to me. Not just the music itself, but how to use music in film: when and how and subtlety. I dont like to be too sweet in my stories, and I like the abrasive clang, the contrasting of sounds and cultures. – Mira Nair