There are directors you never, ever want to get close to. Lubitsch was one. Outside of the work, I don't think I ever said five words to him. Mamet was pretty much the same thing. His mind is working all… — Don Ameche Copy Share Image
In the old days, before there was such a thing as film schools, directors learned the camera by watching other directors, and learning from their own dailies, and listening to the cameraman, and seeing what would work. Some of those… — Don Ameche Copy Share Image
I've deliberately studied many things that I know, going in, I won't be able to assimilate. I read Plato, St. Thomas, the mystics, to… — Don Ameche Copy Share Image
There are directors you never, ever want to get close to. Lubitsch was one. Outside of the work, I don't think I ever said… — Don Ameche Copy Share Image
I never considered acting while growing up. I just knew I didn't want to go into the saloon business: I wanted to get away… — Don Ameche Copy Share Image
In the old days, before there was such a thing as film schools, directors learned the camera by watching other directors, and learning from… — Don Ameche Copy Share Image
I'm a very contented, peaceful man. I made mistakes, yes, but I accepted them, and, I hope, graciously. — Don Ameche Copy Share Image
I was surprised I was nominated for an Oscar because 'Cocoon' was such an ensemble picture. But now I'm certain it wasn't only for… — Don Ameche Copy Share Image
I never 'went Hollywood.' Perhaps some of my behavior was detrimental to my career, but I couldn't go the route of Hollywood parties. — Don Ameche Copy Share Image
My father ran a saloon in Kenosha, Wis., which is just about as rough a living as I can think of. It was brutal;… — Don Ameche Copy Share Image
