Chance Quote by Elizabeth Taylor

My interpretation of a strong director is someone who knows their story. That's what directors are, they're storytellers because they're directing where your focus…

— Dennis Quaid

My strength, if it's anything, is that I can lure some big-name actors in. That's probably the strength of almost any director now. On…

— Terry Gilliam

There is a director for a reason, because a director knows what's best for the movie. You just give your director as much as…

— John Cena

A director is what a director wants to be. If you want to force something, you can fight to the death and maybe get…

— Jon M. Chu

All directors have their strengths and weaknesses, as all actors have, and all artists. What you try to do is complete the relationship and…

— Stellan Skarsgard

With movies, so much of it is, 'Who is the human being that is going to be directing it?' Because it is their medium.…

— Annette Bening

The techniques of different directors are very different, and people have different ways of expressing ideas in film. I'm happiest when working with a…

— Howard Shore

If a film is very clever and well-written, that's what gives you freedom as a director. Part of the freedom in directing, for me,…

— Patrice Leconte

As a director, you're a bit of a dictator. But I feel that you're a better director if you're open to other people's ideas.…

— Denis Villeneuve

I think when you make a movie, one of your main focuses as a director is to inspire everyone else to give their best.…

— Nicolas Winding Refn

That really sets great directors apart from good directors: their ability to make you feel like you matter, even if your part is much…

— Jonny Lee Miller

What I look for in a director is a strong point of view, a clear vision, and an ability to multitask and make decisions…

— Donna Langley