Alive Quote by Al Pacino

It doesn't matter who's directing, or who's doing the movie; there are a ton of things that can go wrong, and they do all…

— Rutger Hauer

A good director creates a playground for actors, and lets them go. The trick for a good director is in casting properly, and creating…

— Martin Landau

There are certain directors I have worked with who build up the scene and get you all excited, but when you actually do it,…

— Vivek Oberoi

I have directed good actors and have gone through the process which is more detailed in theater in a way. You have to get…

— Julie Taymor

Any good director creates a playground. That's what they do. They hire the right actor, open the door and let them play because stuff…

— Martin Landau

It's whether they have a vision and whether they're able to communicate it. The best director is just someone who gets over-excited about doing…

— Colin Firth

Theatre is really difficult, so it's important that you have a director that kind of understands that and is really hands on.

— Jimmi Simpson

There are lots and lots of good actors out there, and often it's just luck if what you bring to the table syncs with…

— Rosamund Pike

You spend enough time on set as an actor and it's great when a director was at some point an actor or understands acting.…

— Ian Somerhalder

I guess once you've been acting for a long time, you glean the great bits of good directors and the bad bits from other…

— Luke Evans

Good directors give short and specific instructions to their actors.

— Bill Hader

In terms of watching other directors, it's more like I go on set now, and I'm prepared, as an actor, and ready to give…

— Shiri Appleby