Boss Quote by Eric Johnson

An actor can be as talented as another, but if he doesn't stick to what the director's intentions are, it all falls down. I…

— Nicholas Ray

The dance that happens, between actor and director, is a very delicate thing...it's why people tend to work together on many films over and…

— Sydney Pollack

I've always believed that the director does whatever the hell he wants. That's what you sign on for as an actor - I can't…

— Christian Bale

As an actor, you're always nervous as to what a director will do with something.

— Kevin Spacey

I've seen what a difference a good director can make to an actor's performance.

— Soha Ali Khan

Directing talent is very nebulous. You know, it's not in front of you like an actor's performance.

— Michael Douglas

As an actor, youre always nervous as to what a director will do with something.

— Kevin Spacey

Sometimes what you lose in the time it takes to let an actor do something that you don't like as a director, you gain…

— Seth Rogen

I do think that's so much a part of what being a director is - in working with actors - to really try and…

— Bill Condon

I think when you have some success as a kid, your notion of being a good actor is pleasing the director, doing exactly what…

— Gillian Jacobs

A fantastic actor in a scene that's just closed off will be good. But when working with a director who knows little tricks -…

— Matthew Gray Gubler

Different actors have different rhythms. My goal as a director is to let these guys get their best work out.

— Jonathan Krisel