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Directing Quotes

My interpretation of a strong director is someone who knows their story. That’s what directors are, they’re storytellers because they’re directing where your focus is going to be as an audience Picture Quote #1

I use something that is a real staple in the directing world. It’s called a dance floor. You lay it down so that it’s so smooth you can roll around, and you can put furniture on top of it. It’s seamless and you don’t see it Picture Quote #1

I’m thinking about directing, but I know it’s a lot of work and I appreciate what directors do and I would like to be good at it. The opportunity has presented itself four to five times, and I usually said no because of the script Picture Quote #1

I look at directing as a sporting event. It’s a race, a marathon. It’s great when it clicks, which is why I push my crews so hard so we can excel Picture Quote #1

Directing is the ultimate way to bring together all the art forms I’ve been involved with over the years Picture Quote #1

Acting for me is not a bad habit like smoking that I must make an effort to quit. I love acting; I love directing Picture Quote #1

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Well, they just don’t know anything else except that one form of their business, acting, and they don’t really want to learn any other part of it, or they would. Directing and producing and putting a show together is very creative, for me Picture Quote #1

I love acting and I still want to do it, but I’ve such an instinct for directing, it’s something that comes naturally to me. It’s why I’m here on this planet Picture Quote #1

I’ve been directing for 25 years almost, and I’ve only directed nine films in that time because I like to be careful Picture Quote #1

I suppose directing on set is the most fun because it’s a good crack and you feel you’re on the battlefield whereas writing is a fairly solitary undertaking Picture Quote #1

You get money out of acting. You get gray hair out of directing. Actually, I get more of a rush from directing Picture Quote #1

Directing is creating a whole. You’re able to combine different elements and create a film that is unique and true to your vision Picture Quote #1

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I know it’s good when I see a smaller film get recognized because it means more publicity for them. When you start producing and directing the movies become a little more like your children Picture Quote #1

I started making 8mm films when I was 13, so I’ve been directing for 21 years Picture Quote #1

I want to be an animated character. I’m also doing more writing and directing Picture Quote #1

I mean, if you are directing actors to do one thing and then directing them to do something else entirely because the one thing you wanted them to do may not work, then you are just shattering their confidence in the project Picture Quote #1

It’s natural for any actor that segues into directing to be an actor’s director. You know how to relate to the actors Picture Quote #1

There is no doubt that directing television has helped hone my directing skills. What television teaches you is to be efficient and to think on your feet. You have to adhere to strict deadlines and budget constraints Picture Quote #1

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Anybody can direct a picture once they know the fundamentals. Directing is not a mystery, it’s not an art. The main thing about directing is: photograph the people’s eyes Picture Quote #1

I’ve been writing a lot, I’ve a few projects I’m trying to finance, I do some acting, I do some directing... Apart from that, if I could get lower that a ten handicap on my golf game I’d be thrilled Picture Quote #1

I’ve only had good experiences with actors. Starring next to them and directing them, for the most part they’re all inspiring, special people Picture Quote #1

First of all, it was in my contract. I knew I would be directing an episode Picture Quote #1

I don’t think I’m great at acting. I think I’m great at directing Picture Quote #1

I love directing. It’s where my heart is, and it’s the way my mind works Picture Quote #1

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Somehow I got to be one of five or six actors that the directors would use as guinea pigs at this directing colloquium, where people pay to listen to and watch the directors direct Picture Quote #1

I stopped working a few years ago because I just lost a spark that I’d had before. I thought I’d just try writing, and maybe start directing, but I did it very quietly Picture Quote #1

I suppose that if I could have quit, I would have, because in those days I never wanted to be an actress, the acting was something to do while I waited for a chance to study writing and directing. But I guess I was just meant to be an actress. Because, here I am Picture Quote #1

The directing of a picture involves coming out of your individual loneliness and taking a controlling part in putting together a small world Picture Quote #1

For a lot of my childhood, I didn’t want to direct movies because I didn’t really know what directing was Picture Quote #1

Good directing is about getting the performance to be just what’s right for the movie Picture Quote #1

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My interpretation of a strong director is someone who knows their story. That’s what directors are, they’re storytellers because they’re directing where your focus is going to be as an audience (Directing Quotes) I use something that is a real staple in the directing world. It’s called a dance floor. You lay it down so that it’s so smooth you can roll around, and you can put furniture on top of it. It’s seamless and you don’t see it (Directing Quotes) I’m thinking about directing, but I know it’s a lot of work and I appreciate what directors do and I would like to be good at it. The opportunity has presented itself four to five times, and I usually said no because of the script (Directing Quotes) I look at directing as a sporting event. It’s a race, a marathon. It’s great when it clicks, which is why I push my crews so hard so we can excel (Directing Quotes) Directing is the ultimate way to bring together all the art forms I’ve been involved with over the years (Directing Quotes) Acting for me is not a bad habit like smoking that I must make an effort to quit. I love acting; I love directing (Directing Quotes) Well, they just don’t know anything else except that one form of their business, acting, and they don’t really want to learn any other part of it, or they would. Directing and producing and putting a show together is very creative, for me (Directing Quotes) I love acting and I still want to do it, but I’ve such an instinct for directing, it’s something that comes naturally to me. It’s why I’m here on this planet (Directing Quotes) I’ve been directing for 25 years almost, and I’ve only directed nine films in that time because I like to be careful (Directing Quotes) I suppose directing on set is the most fun because it’s a good crack and you feel you’re on the battlefield whereas writing is a fairly solitary undertaking (Directing Quotes) You get money out of acting. You get gray hair out of directing. Actually, I get more of a rush from directing (Directing Quotes) Directing is creating a whole. You’re able to combine different elements and create a film that is unique and true to your vision (Directing Quotes) I know it’s good when I see a smaller film get recognized because it means more publicity for them. When you start producing and directing the movies become a little more like your children (Directing Quotes) I started making 8mm films when I was 13, so I’ve been directing for 21 years (Directing Quotes) I want to be an animated character. I’m also doing more writing and directing (Directing Quotes) I mean, if you are directing actors to do one thing and then directing them to do something else entirely because the one thing you wanted them to do may not work, then you are just shattering their confidence in the project (Directing Quotes) It’s natural for any actor that segues into directing to be an actor’s director. You know how to relate to the actors (Directing Quotes) There is no doubt that directing television has helped hone my directing skills. What television teaches you is to be efficient and to think on your feet. You have to adhere to strict deadlines and budget constraints (Directing Quotes) Anybody can direct a picture once they know the fundamentals. Directing is not a mystery, it’s not an art. The main thing about directing is: photograph the people’s eyes (Directing Quotes) I’ve been writing a lot, I’ve a few projects I’m trying to finance, I do some acting, I do some directing... Apart from that, if I could get lower that a ten handicap on my golf game I’d be thrilled (Directing Quotes) I’ve only had good experiences with actors. Starring next to them and directing them, for the most part they’re all inspiring, special people (Directing Quotes) First of all, it was in my contract. I knew I would be directing an episode (Directing Quotes) I don’t think I’m great at acting. I think I’m great at directing (Directing Quotes) I love directing. It’s where my heart is, and it’s the way my mind works (Directing Quotes) Somehow I got to be one of five or six actors that the directors would use as guinea pigs at this directing colloquium, where people pay to listen to and watch the directors direct (Directing Quotes) I stopped working a few years ago because I just lost a spark that I’d had before. I thought I’d just try writing, and maybe start directing, but I did it very quietly (Directing Quotes) I suppose that if I could have quit, I would have, because in those days I never wanted to be an actress, the acting was something to do while I waited for a chance to study writing and directing. But I guess I was just meant to be an actress. Because, here I am (Directing Quotes) The directing of a picture involves coming out of your individual loneliness and taking a controlling part in putting together a small world (Directing Quotes) For a lot of my childhood, I didn’t want to direct movies because I didn’t really know what directing was (Directing Quotes) Good directing is about getting the performance to be just what’s right for the movie (Directing Quotes)

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