Directors Quotes

The similarity between the big directors I've worked with is that they allow the writer to find a way of doing what they want done without saying 'do it this way.' They describe what they want, then letting the writer figure out a way to do it.

Steven Zaillian
- Way
- Write
- Describe
My acting experience has been a benefit. What I learned from directors is how to listen to and talk with actors. I know how they think and what they need.

Scott Ellis
- Experience
- Acting
- Actor

I've had the opportunity to work with so many great directors. Different styles, as well, like Gus Van Sant. He just does the casting and the milieu and let's you do your thing, quietly. Bertolucci, who can talk to you about your internal world in quite a creative way or just say, 'Well, put your hand over here.'

Keanu Reeves
- World
- Work
- Great
When you're the director and the writer, you never have to remember your lines, and there's no one to call you on it. On Garden State I did different lines on every take, just making crap up. And it was great each time.

Zach Braff
- Up
- Time
- Great
It's strange - some directors are really talented but they can be so precious when it comes to letting you be a part of it.

Sonny John Moore
- Strange
- Directors
I've worked with a lot great directors who have huge resumes, but I'm really trying to be active in my career in supporting the new generation of cinema. I like taking some time to try to support and be a part of that.

Michael Pitt
- Trying
- Support
- Careers
There's very few directors that know what that rehearsal's for. And often it's just about calming down the director. If he could see it or she sees it, she goes oh, it's going to be okay.

Ewan McGregor
- Directors
- Okay
- Calming
I feel like a lot of the young actors that are just coming up are really good. I think directors are directing better.

William H. Macy
- Thinking
- Feels
- Actors