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> [The idea of directing was something that I always had in the back of my mind, and writing as well. I began to write screenplays when I was in my 20's.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charles-martin-smith/the-idea-of-directing-was-something-that-i-always-had-in-the-back-of/)

Charles Martin Smith

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## More by Charles Martin Smith

> [I have such a strong acting background because I know what I'm looking for, I know what the needs are, and I know acting…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charles-martin-smith/i-have-such-a-strong-acting-background-because-i-know-what-i-m/)

Charles Martin Smith

> [By helping others, we make ourselves better, and by helping others heal, we heal ourselves. I think we can do that on an individual…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charles-martin-smith/by-helping-others-we-make-ourselves-better-and-by-helping-others-heal/)

Charles Martin Smith

> [I want to make films that are worthwhile, on some level, but also very entertaining.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charles-martin-smith/i-want-to-make-films-that-are-worthwhile-on-some-level-but-also-very/)

Charles Martin Smith

> [The idea of directing was something that I always had in the back of my mind, and writing as well. I began to write…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/charles-martin-smith/the-idea-of-directing-was-something-that-i-always-had-in-the-back-of/)

Charles Martin Smith

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