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Director Quotes

Yes, they allowed us to play around a lot because, like we said, the director’s such a good comedy director Picture Quote #1

It’s always a good collaboration between the actor and the writer and the director to try stuff out, during the process Picture Quote #1

I’d rather have one good scene in a movie by a great director than a small role in a mediocre movie Picture Quote #1

I like to audition for good projects because if it’s a good project, it’s an opportunity to get in front of a casting director Picture Quote #1

A good director is very well prepared, and knows exactly how he’s going to cut the film, so the shooting is as efficient as possible Picture Quote #1

As a director, you always want things to look good. You’re always trying to make things look tidy. That’s what we’re all trained to do Picture Quote #1

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In 1952, I was appointed Professor at the University of Bonn and Director of the Physics Institute, with very good students waiting for a thesis advisor Picture Quote #1

I don’t need to work right away. I’d rather wait for something really good; to be excited about a role, or a director, or a project Picture Quote #1

However good a communicator a director is, unless they’ve been actors, it’s just not the same as the shorthand you get with someone who’s been an actor Picture Quote #1

It’s more fun to play a good character with a good director and good actors around you. That’s what makes it fun, and the more variety, the better Picture Quote #1

Also a good director and good dialogue. That’s very important because you’re bringing the words to life. So it’s very important for an actor to have good dialogue Picture Quote #1

Having a good director is very important. It’s crucial. When you do good work with a certain director, you want to work with them again, and hopefully vice versa Picture Quote #1

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I depend on good editors and a good director. It’s up to the way they shoot it, the lighting and all that. I like how small you can be on TV Picture Quote #1

As the cinematographer is usually more visual than the director is and full cooperation is really the answer and to make a great film, you need a good director and you need a good cinematographer Picture Quote #1

It’s always the script first choosing roles. [Then] whoever else is attached. I never like to be the first person attached, because I don’t really trust what’s going on, unless there’s a really good director Picture Quote #1

My tendency as an actor was to correct people, was to say, ‘What if we tried it this way, what about if we tried that way?’ That’s terrible habit for an actor, but that’s a good habit for director. So I became a director Picture Quote #1

Egotism is not a good quality. It’s not something to be admired or even tolerated. It wouldn’t be tolerated in a field commander and it shouldn’t be tolerated in a movie director Picture Quote #1

Ultimately, a more experienced director realizes that you’ve got to stop sometime and just move on. They’re braver about that Picture Quote #1

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Classics stay alive because a great actor or a great director wants to do them Picture Quote #1

Working with a great director is wonderful for an actor because it means that you’re not forced to take the advice of an idiot Picture Quote #1

It could be a great script but the director is not the right person for me to work for at this time. So there are a lot of elements that come into play and a lot of variables, but more than anything it’s got to be a great script and a great character Picture Quote #1

If I find great material, or a great character, or a great director that wants to do something on TV, or whether it’s in film, or whatever it is, man - as long as it’s good, and on the level, I’m open to it Picture Quote #1

Richard Lester is a wonderful director, a great comedy director, of course Picture Quote #1

[Donald Trump] has confidence in Director [James] Comey. We have had a great relationship with him over the last several weeks. He’s extremely competent Picture Quote #1

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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

I’m pretty happy with who I am. I like myself and what I’m doing. I don’t need to be the world’s greatest director or the most famous -- or the richest. I don’t need to make a whole lot of great films. I can do my job and I can do it pretty well. This is the realization I’ve come to, later in life. It’s called growing up Picture Quote #1

I’ve actually been given a great gift. When I walk into an audition with a director, I’m carrying no baggage. They haven’t seen me in anything, even though I’ve done nine films Picture Quote #1

A great director or leader knows his people, creates a great team, and then makes a great movie that can influence millions more than the readers of his column Picture Quote #1

What you want, as an actor, is a great leader. I can’t bear it when I work with a director who is wishy-washy and says, What did you think? Picture Quote #1

You can have a great script, or a great director and a bad script, and get a great movie. Nothing really guarantees anything Picture Quote #1

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Yes, they allowed us to play around a lot because, like we said, the director’s such a good comedy director. (Director Quotes) It’s always a good collaboration between the actor and the writer and the director to try stuff out, during the process. (Director Quotes) I’d rather have one good scene in a movie by a great director than a small role in a mediocre movie. (Director Quotes) I like to audition for good projects because if it’s a good project, it’s an opportunity to get in front of a casting director. (Director Quotes) A good director is very well prepared, and knows exactly how he’s going to cut the film, so the shooting is as efficient as possible. (Director Quotes) As a director, you always want things to look good. You’re always trying to make things look tidy. That’s what we’re all trained to do. (Director Quotes) In 1952, I was appointed Professor at the University of Bonn and Director of the Physics Institute, with very good students waiting for a thesis advisor. (Director Quotes) I don’t need to work right away. I’d rather wait for something really good; to be excited about a role, or a director, or a project. (Director Quotes) However good a communicator a director is, unless they’ve been actors, it’s just not the same as the shorthand you get with someone who’s been an actor. (Director Quotes) It’s more fun to play a good character with a good director and good actors around you. That’s what makes it fun, and the more variety, the better. (Director Quotes) Also a good director and good dialogue. That’s very important because you’re bringing the words to life. So it’s very important for an actor to have good dialogue. (Director Quotes) Having a good director is very important. It’s crucial. When you do good work with a certain director, you want to work with them again, and hopefully vice versa. (Director Quotes) I depend on good editors and a good director. It’s up to the way they shoot it, the lighting and all that. I like how small you can be on TV. (Director Quotes) As the cinematographer is usually more visual than the director is and full cooperation is really the answer and to make a great film, you need a good director and you need a good cinematographer. (Director Quotes) It’s always the script first choosing roles. [Then] whoever else is attached. I never like to be the first person attached, because I don’t really trust what’s going on, unless there’s a really good director. (Director Quotes) My tendency as an actor was to correct people, was to say, ‘What if we tried it this way, what about if we tried that way?’ That’s terrible habit for an actor, but that’s a good habit for director. So I became a director. (Director Quotes) Egotism is not a good quality. It’s not something to be admired or even tolerated. It wouldn’t be tolerated in a field commander and it shouldn’t be tolerated in a movie director. (Director Quotes) Ultimately, a more experienced director realizes that you’ve got to stop sometime and just move on. They’re braver about that. (Director Quotes) Classics stay alive because a great actor or a great director wants to do them (Director Quotes) Working with a great director is wonderful for an actor because it means that you’re not forced to take the advice of an idiot. (Director Quotes) It could be a great script but the director is not the right person for me to work for at this time. So there are a lot of elements that come into play and a lot of variables, but more than anything it’s got to be a great script and a great character. (Director Quotes) If I find great material, or a great character, or a great director that wants to do something on TV, or whether it’s in film, or whatever it is, man - as long as it’s good, and on the level, I’m open to it. (Director Quotes) Richard Lester is a wonderful director, a great comedy director, of course (Director Quotes) [Donald Trump] has confidence in Director [James] Comey. We have had a great relationship with him over the last several weeks. He’s extremely competent. (Director 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. (Director Quotes) I’m pretty happy with who I am. I like myself and what I’m doing. I don’t need to be the world’s greatest director or the most famous -- or the richest. I don’t need to make a whole lot of great films. I can do my job and I can do it pretty well. This is the realization I’ve come to, later in life. It’s called growing up. (Director Quotes) I’ve actually been given a great gift. When I walk into an audition with a director, I’m carrying no baggage. They haven’t seen me in anything, even though I’ve done nine films. (Director Quotes) A great director or leader knows his people, creates a great team, and then makes a great movie that can influence millions more than the readers of his column. (Director Quotes) What you want, as an actor, is a great leader. I can’t bear it when I work with a director who is wishy-washy and says, What did you think? (Director Quotes) You can have a great script, or a great director and a bad script, and get a great movie. Nothing really guarantees anything. (Director Quotes)

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