A parent stitching a costume from dyed T‑shirts and wadding shows how making a costume can be a hands‑on project. Sometimes the outfit is so heavy—like 30‑pound chain mail—that performers talk about the physical strain more than the role. Other jokes compare costumes to unexpected accessories, adding a playful, cheeky tone to the conversation.
![“What surprised me about directing is how much I loved it and how happy I am to be on the set. I love coming to work in the morning. What I realized is that I never loved acting. I don't love being in the hair and makeup chair. I don't [love] being in costume. To me the strangest thing is that I've…” quote by Angelina Jolie](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/e10/angelina-jolie-468_acting_what-surprised-me-about-directing-is-how_1285658.jpg)
