You try to follow suit and the directors I work with, like…
“You try to follow suit and the directors I work with, like Sidney Lumet (on film in Before The Devil Knows You're Dead and TV in 100 Centre Street) who thinks actors hung the moon, thinks they can do anything, but he also works really quickly, the same like Clint Eastwood, and so you better also do your homework, you know?”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Actors should emulate fast, versatile directors, balancing ambition with efficiency.
In simple terms: Copy directors' speed and range.
Key Takeaway
Work hard, stay adaptable.
Themes
professionalism
adaptability
learning
efficiency
Mood
determined
focused
Type
advice
career
When to use this quote
- audition prep
- on‑set performance
- career growth
- time management
Key Concepts
method acting
directorial style
career development
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you maintain quality while working quickly?
- What habits help you adapt to varied directing styles?
A Different Perspective
Speed may compromise depth; balance is needed.