What I've grown to hate in my 'old age' is shouting…
“What I've grown to hate in my 'old age' is shouting directors. I find anybody who screams and shouts to be difficult to work with... especially because the people who scream and shout tend to do it at runners, and not at the main actors. They make a great amount of noise and it's often at someone who is an easy target. I love working with people who are calm, even if my role is peripheral. I like people who realise that this is just a film... that we're not going over the top in No Man's land and screaming for our lives. There's just nothing to be gained by volume.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker prefers calm collaborators over loud, disruptive ones, especially when noise targets easy victims rather than main actors.
In simple terms: Calm teamwork beats noisy drama.
Key Takeaway
Seek quiet, respectful partners.
Themes
collaboration
professionalism
communication
Mood
thoughtful
focused
Type
advice
observational
When to use this quote
- directing
- acting
- team meetings
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
film set dynamics
power of tone
Questions to Reflect On
- How does volume affect creative focus?
- What strategies reduce unnecessary noise?
A Different Perspective
Loudness can mask talent and create tension.