Christopher Walken — People

An open brown leather wallet lies beside a coin balanced on its edge against slate blue. — Original artwork

I believe in saving money. I believe in having a house. I believe in keeping things clean. I believe in exercising. Slow and steady is a very good thing for me. It works for me.

Christopher Walken

A capped glass milk bottle standing on a small wooden crate against a mint-green background. — Original artwork

I have the easiest job in Hollywood, because I get paid to be me. What’s the role? A milkman? ‘Hey, I’m a milkman. Here’s your milk.’ ‘Cut. Print.’

Christopher Walken

A film reel unspools an amber strip that curls upwards beneath a small green seedling. — Original artwork

I look for good possibilities in movies. I don’t look for perfection.

Christopher Walken

A white theatrical mask rests beside an upright wooden peg in a shaft of golden light against dark blue. — Original artwork

I’m a better actor now than I ever was, I wish I could have hurried that up, but there’s no way. Anyway, I always wanted to be around for a long time. Like a European actor, I hope I live a long time and that I’m acting until I finish.

Christopher Walken

Painterly small wooden figures grouped beside a gold ring on a worn wooden surface. — Original artwork

Well, I don’t play heroes obviously. I never played the guy who gets the girl. It might be interesting to do a part where I was a father in a functional family.

Christopher Walken