The Lives of Others (2006)
Hans-Uwe Bauer: Paul Hauser
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Quotes
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Paul Hauser : [playing a record because the Stasi have bugged his flat] I foolishly rehearsed my speech for the West in here. Since then, I've become very musical.
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Paul Hauser : [to Hessenstein] We know you're working with the Stasi!
Georg Dreyman : Paul! No, Paul, I don't know that!
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Paul Hauser : You're such an idealist that you're almost a bigwig. It was informers and conformists like that who ruined Albert. Spy, betrayer! If you don't take a stand, you're not human! If you ever want to take action, call. If not, we don't have to meet again.
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Paul Hauser : Tell me again how you got into this position.
Egon Schwalber : Pure talent.
Paul Hauser : Of course! But what else did you have to do? Everyone knows you're with the Stasi!
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Paul Hauser : But you can't publish using your real name. Unless your idea of fun is a 48-hour interrogation.
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Paul Hauser : What does a rider do when he's thrown? He gets back on again.
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Christa-Maria Sieland : So, what conspiracy are you cooking up?
Georg Dreyman : Hauser and I are writing a play for the GDR's 40th anniversary.
Christa-Maria Sieland : Together?
Georg Dreyman : The 'Spiegel' may do an article on it.
Christa-Maria Sieland : And who'll play the lead role?
Paul Hauser : We planned to ask you. Christa, who would you rather play? Lenin or his dear old mother? You can choose.
Christa-Maria Sieland : I can see I'm not wanted here. I'll go for a nap.