Strauss Dynasty (TV Mini Series)
Anna (1991)
Anthony Higgins: Johann Strauß sen.
Quotes
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Lanner : What the hell are you doing here?
Johann Strauß sen. : I'm playing the violin
Lanner : Oh, don't. You play like a blacksmith with rheumatism
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Johann Strauß sen. : Where do I sleep?
Lanner : You don't. I sleep, you watch! Hungry?
Johann Strauß sen. : No, you'll eat, I'll watch.
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Johann Strauß sen. : I can't read music
Lanner : You play like an angel and you can't read music?
Johann Strauß sen. : I play like a blacksmith and I can't read music
Lanner : I'll teach you
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Johann Strauß sen. : How to make an emperor know that you exist?... I know! We'll invite him to one of my concerts
Hirsch : Dear friend, on this earth the emperor is second to God. You can't invite God to one of your concerts and you can't invite the emperor. Besides, none of them is very musical.
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Anna : Are you in love with her?
Johann Strauß sen. : How can I be in love with someone who doesn't exist?
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Metternich : I expect you're wondering why I've summoned you.
Johann Strauß sen. : I think, Excellency, that I have some idea
Metternich : Really? If that is so, you must be a mind reader.