Cinema Quote by Aaron Sorkin
“When I write something, I want the best director to direct it. And that's not going to be me.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The West Wing, 1999
The writer as the best director for their own work, acknowledging personal limits
In simple terms: Writers should let others direct their stories
Trust skilled collaborators
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- film production
- theatre
- advertising
- publishing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you delegate creative control often?
- How does collaboration improve your work?
Not all writers can direct; may limit personal growth