My relationship with Wilhelm and Jacob Grimm reaches far back into my childhood. I grew up with Grimms fairy tales. I even saw a theater production of Tom Thumb during Advent at the State Theater in Danzig, which my mother took me to see. – Gunter Grass
As a child I was a great liar. Fortunately my mother liked my lies. I promised her marvelous things. – Gunter Grass
I have often supported Israel, I have often visited the country and want the country to exist and at last find peace with its neighbours. – Gunter Grass
I dont believe in writing at night because it comes too easily. When I read it in the morning its not good. I need daylight to begin. Between nine and ten oclock I have a long breakfast with reading and music. – Gunter Grass
I wouldnt date an actress. Theres only room for one actor in my life and Im it. Too difficult. On the one hand, they understand the job. But on the other hand, its very competitive within the relationship. Two actors, say one becomes a mega-star and the other doesnt. – Jonathan Rhys Meyers