Robert Wise Quotes
As I've always said, preproduction is so important. When you cast the actors, you've done much of the work. Now, you may need to guide them a little, take it up or down, have them go faster or slower, but the casting process is crucial.
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Whenever I walk out on a stage, I'm begging for affection.
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I love acting but I also love writing, especially comedy.
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I want to be on a show that's as good as the one we're doing and that we get to make for many years.
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Oh God, are you supposed to collect things? I don't collect things. I like throwing things away.
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I like smart jokes, I like dumb jokes, and I like dumb jokes done smartly.
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As I've always said, preproduction is so important. When you cast the actors, you've done much of the work. Now, you may need to guide them a little, take it up or down, have them go faster or slower, but the casting process is crucial.
