Different Quote by Atom Egoyan

I don't see myself directing things I don't write because, to me, directing was just an extension of the writing process.

— Danny Strong

The thing that's very close in the process is writing and acting, not directing. Directing's very different.

— Sean Penn

Directing is such a crucial part of the writing process; you start directing and you see what does not work. "Oh, God, what was…

— Conor McPherson

The truth is, writing and directing are two very different jobs. They're not even remotely the same job. It took me a while, as…

— Drew Goddard

It's sort of one ongoing process where writing ends and directing starts.

— Sean Durkin

Directing is a more pragmatic experience, where you have to deal with the restrictions of time and money that force you to make certain…

— Charlie Kaufman

Directing is a unique endeavor where you are in charge of so many people. As a writer, it is sort of the opposite.

— Drew Goddard

Directing is an act of interpretation.

— James Watkins

Directing is extrovert and gregarious; writing is isolating, introverted, and lonely.

— David Farr

I think directing and writing are very different jobs. Obviously, directing is a more social and managerial job. The other thing about directing is…

— Charlie Kaufman

Writing and directing might be a red herring, and really I'm just re-examining what it is to act, to do it well and do…

— Damian Lewis

For me, writing is a part of directing. It's the first stage of directing.

— Ari Aster