Vincent D'Onofrio Quotes
My partner Dan Ireland wants me to direct, and I read a lot of scripts – some good enough that I could see myself. But then it's like, so what? Who cares? Let someone else direct it.
Vincent D'Onofrio
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David Ignatius
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I refuse to work unless I get paid, so I don't get a lot of work sometimes.
Frank Gehry
My partner Dan Ireland wants me to direct, and I read a lot of scripts – some good enough that I could see myself. But then it's like, so what? Who cares? Let someone else direct it.
Vincent D'Onofrio
