Quote of the day by Christoph Waltz : “You need the villain. If you don’t have a villain, the good guy can stay home.” The quote looks at the role of conflict in stories and in life. Christoph Waltz explains that a hero needs an opposing force to create a reason for action. Without a problem, enemy or difficult situation, there may be little reason for the hero to act. The idea can also be applied to everyday life. People often understand their goals when they face problems. Challenges can show what a person needs to improve. They can also create situations where people have to make decisions and take action.
Waltz is known for playing characters who create conflict in films. His role as Hans Landa in Inglourious Basterds became one of the best-known examples of how a villain can influence the direction of a story.
