Collage Quote by Ethan Hawke

Directing is something that I'd been wanting and hoping to do, as I've grown into myself.

— Eric Balfour

With directing, you always have three or four things constantly on the go. It's a tough industry and a tough time, particularly if you're…

— Stuart Townsend

Directing is the ultimate way to bring together all the art forms I've been involved with over the years.

— Xander Berkeley

I see the job of directing as being one of creating the right atmosphere, creating an environment where people can realize their full potential.

— Joe Wright

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 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

To make what you have in your head, I think that's what directing is.

— Julie Delpy

Directing? It's an appealing thought, but as far as I can tell, it's a lot of work. Producing is easier. You can tell someone…

— Timothy Olyphant

Directing is not a job. It's more like a career. Which is great!

— Michael Bay

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

— Sean Penn

Directing is like meeting a woman. You don't know her, but something strikes you, and then you just have to go into it.

— Maximilian Schell

What I love about directing is finding common ground in complementary palate with wardrobe, set design, the camera department, the makeup department, et cetera.…

— Billy Zane