Be confident Quote by David Ayer

When you're writing, it's all up to you, and you don't have to make any compromises. And when you're directing, there's this intense pleasure…

— Henry Selick

Directing is like guitar playing. That's a unique mind-set and talent, unto itself. I like the idea of putting everything together to make a…

— Slash

I think directing is part play, part work, not just all work, because I think you always have to play. I think that's ultimately…

— Marc Forster

Directing a movie precludes me from being involved in any greater way. But, the job was never to do more, it was always to…

— J. J. Abrams

Directing doesn't appeal to me. I'm much more in the world of ideas. My husband is a director, and I understand what it takes…

— Melissa Rosenberg

Directing's the best part. Whenever I've directed something, there's this feeling of demand and focus that I like. And secondly, it means that you've…

— J. J. Abrams

Directing is more what I would like to get into eventually. Frankly, I feel like it would be a waste if I didn't because…

— Daniel Radcliffe

I love being a writer-director. I couldn't imagine directing without writing it. You have to write and tell your stories - that's what directing…

— Mike Mills

I love directing because you get to see your film come to life. You get to work with the actors. There's something magical about…

— Dee Rees

I'm always writing, but directing takes priority over everything, unless the acting is a job that lifts that whole brand. If I get a…

— Noel Clarke

I've done all the other kind of production work on films than directing really badly. That is the truth. It's made me a better…

— Azazel Jacobs

What I enjoy most about directing is the chance of working things out with the writer, plus I need their approval and I like…

— Kathy Burke