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Directing Quotes

I love that when you’re writing your mind is sort of figuring things out on its own, without you directing it Picture Quote #1

I don’t know anything about directing, but if you love actors, know your story and hire a great company, then anyone can direct a film Picture Quote #1

Directing a film was something I always wanted to do, something that seemed an inevitability in my development as an actor Picture Quote #1

Once I went to film school, I realized that film directing was actually much better than theater directing, because you kind of get to stay in control of it all the way through. You don’t relinquish the piece to the actors like you have to in theater; you stay in control through the very end Picture Quote #1

My M.F.A was in directing, and all the films I’ve made, for film school and after, I’ve written, directed and shot Picture Quote #1

When I made my first film, I didn’t think of it as directing, so it wasn’t like I set out to become a director Picture Quote #1

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Throughout whatever I do, I always just say Director first. I am directing the storylines and I’m creating what it is Picture Quote #1

My first pilot gig, in fact my first job in television, was ‘Freaks and Geeks,’ and the experience of directing that pilot was probably the single most formative of my directing life Picture Quote #1

Concentration comes not from trying hard to focus on something, but from keeping your mind open and directing it at nothing Picture Quote #1

Taxation of earnings from labor is on a par with forced labor. Seizing the results of someone’s labor is equivalent to seizing hours from him and directing him to carry on various activities Picture Quote #1

Directing non-actors is difficult. Directing actors in a foreign language is even more difficult. Directing non-actors in a language that you yourself don’t understand is the craziest thing you can possibly think of Picture Quote #1

Even after forty years of directing, shooting and editing films, when I collaborate with a male partner, people still perceive the man as the primary filmmaker Picture Quote #1

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The first seven years of my life, me, my mom and dad and my four older siblings lived in a suburb of Stockholm, and my mom was very active with directing theater. So I basically grew up at the theater on the floors of the shows, so I was really surrounded with music at a young age Picture Quote #1

With directing, you always have three or four things constantly on the go. It’s a tough industry and a tough time, particularly if you’re doing things a little outside the box or independent features Picture Quote #1

When I’m directing I’m working from 100% of my brain, but when I’m acting I’m working from my heart Picture Quote #1

It’s really fun to go back and forth from acting projects to directing projects. You don’t have as much responsibility when you’re acting, but you have more fun. But then you miss having that responsibility, and so you go back and torture yourself and make a movie Picture Quote #1

Often people going into directing want to learn as much as they possibly can about technique. And I say the hell with that 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

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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

I feel like a lot of the young actors that are just coming up are really good. I think directors are directing better Picture Quote #1

Sometimes when I’m directing, the stage manager will have a good idea and that’s okay with me Picture Quote #1

When you are a filmmaker, you need to be rooted, because committing yourself to producing or directing a film is a good three-year process Picture Quote #1

Sometimes good television doesn’t depend on money, it depends on imagination and good people directing, casting and doing the job with talented people Picture Quote #1

I want to stop directing so many of resources to the military budget and focus them here at home. I believe government should invest in public infrastructure Picture Quote #1

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I’m so grateful to be living doing what I love. Whether it’s acting in Films or TV shows or writing and directing my own projects 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

There’s a para-phrase about Orson Welles saying: Great films are made by great directors and the rest are made by everyone else. I’ve been very lucky... before I start insulting the profession of directing, but I think a good director is everything and a bad director really is nothing at all Picture Quote #1

On ‘Taxi,’ I had the great fortune of directing many wonderful episodes, none more classic than Reverend Jim’s driving test. It was maybe the funniest show I did Picture Quote #1

The funny thing about directing is that you have your own opinions, but it’s a collaboration. Directing is a group effort. Even though you might think something works, the smartest thing you can do as a director is try and weigh the opinions of the people around you Picture Quote #1

I’ve always had an easy time directing actors because I always hire ones that are great before I get my hands on them Picture Quote #1

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I love that when you’re writing your mind is sort of figuring things out on its own, without you directing it. (Directing Quotes) I don’t know anything about directing, but if you love actors, know your story and hire a great company, then anyone can direct a film. (Directing Quotes) Directing a film was something I always wanted to do, something that seemed an inevitability in my development as an actor. (Directing Quotes) Once I went to film school, I realized that film directing was actually much better than theater directing, because you kind of get to stay in control of it all the way through. You don’t relinquish the piece to the actors like you have to in theater; you stay in control through the very end. (Directing Quotes) My M.F.A was in directing, and all the films I’ve made, for film school and after, I’ve written, directed and shot. (Directing Quotes) When I made my first film, I didn’t think of it as directing, so it wasn’t like I set out to become a director. (Directing Quotes) Throughout whatever I do, I always just say Director first. I am directing the storylines and I’m creating what it is. (Directing Quotes) My first pilot gig, in fact my first job in television, was ‘Freaks and Geeks,’ and the experience of directing that pilot was probably the single most formative of my directing life. (Directing Quotes) Concentration comes not from trying hard to focus on something, but from keeping your mind open and directing it at nothing. (Directing Quotes) Taxation of earnings from labor is on a par with forced labor. Seizing the results of someone’s labor is equivalent to seizing hours from him and directing him to carry on various activities. (Directing Quotes) Directing non-actors is difficult. Directing actors in a foreign language is even more difficult. Directing non-actors in a language that you yourself don’t understand is the craziest thing you can possibly think of. (Directing Quotes) Even after forty years of directing, shooting and editing films, when I collaborate with a male partner, people still perceive the man as the primary filmmaker. (Directing Quotes) The first seven years of my life, me, my mom and dad and my four older siblings lived in a suburb of Stockholm, and my mom was very active with directing theater. So I basically grew up at the theater on the floors of the shows, so I was really surrounded with music at a young age. (Directing Quotes) With directing, you always have three or four things constantly on the go. It’s a tough industry and a tough time, particularly if you’re doing things a little outside the box or independent features. (Directing Quotes) When I’m directing I’m working from 100% of my brain, but when I’m acting I’m working from my heart. (Directing Quotes) It’s really fun to go back and forth from acting projects to directing projects. You don’t have as much responsibility when you’re acting, but you have more fun. But then you miss having that responsibility, and so you go back and torture yourself and make a movie. (Directing Quotes) Often people going into directing want to learn as much as they possibly can about technique. And I say the hell with that. (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) I feel like a lot of the young actors that are just coming up are really good. I think directors are directing better. (Directing Quotes) Sometimes when I’m directing, the stage manager will have a good idea and that’s okay with me. (Directing Quotes) When you are a filmmaker, you need to be rooted, because committing yourself to producing or directing a film is a good three-year process. (Directing Quotes) Sometimes good television doesn’t depend on money, it depends on imagination and good people directing, casting and doing the job with talented people. (Directing Quotes) I want to stop directing so many of resources to the military budget and focus them here at home. I believe government should invest in public infrastructure. (Directing Quotes) I’m so grateful to be living doing what I love. Whether it’s acting in Films or TV shows or writing and directing my own projects. (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) There’s a para-phrase about Orson Welles saying: Great films are made by great directors and the rest are made by everyone else. I’ve been very lucky... before I start insulting the profession of directing, but I think a good director is everything and a bad director really is nothing at all. (Directing Quotes) On ‘Taxi,’ I had the great fortune of directing many wonderful episodes, none more classic than Reverend Jim’s driving test. It was maybe the funniest show I did. (Directing Quotes) The funny thing about directing is that you have your own opinions, but it’s a collaboration. Directing is a group effort. Even though you might think something works, the smartest thing you can do as a director is try and weigh the opinions of the people around you. (Directing Quotes) I’ve always had an easy time directing actors because I always hire ones that are great before I get my hands on them. (Directing Quotes)

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