Admire Quote by Jennifer Jason Leigh
“I'm not necessarily less gratified by films where you're given less room to maneuve. Because I love a great script, and I love to respect it, and I love to try to give a director what he needs and wants, especially having directed now. [Laughs.] I'm much more open to try to give him what he wants and figure it out. I like working with directors I respect and admire, obviously. And everybody has their own way.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Guardian, 2019
She finds satisfaction in films with limited scope, focusing on script quality and director collaboration, especially after directing herself.
In simple terms: She values strong scripts and director partnership.
Prioritize script and director over screen time.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- independent film sets
- directorial meetings
- script analysis sessions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does directing influence your acting choices?
- What makes a script “great” for you?
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