Cinema Quote by Julia Stiles

I don't like directing that much to want a career as a director for hire. I like to have as much creative control as…

— Peter Jackson

I enjoy directing more when I don't have to direct myself. I like when I can just be the director.

— Salli Richardson

I like to adapt to a director's way of working. I love doing that. Each director is so different, and you have to adapt…

— Jennifer Lawrence

I don't have the temperament of being a director.

— Himesh Reshammiya

I always like being a director in terms of giving acting notes and punching up on the fly.

— Matt Besser

When I come up against a director who has a concept that I don't agree with, or maybe I just haven't thought of it…

— Jack Nicholson

I enjoy directing, but I really like acting more. The idea of controlling the whole thing is not something that really appeals to me…

— Stacy Keach

The most nurturing of directors can make you feel too comfortable, and you don't really push for that extra whatever.

— Malcolm McDowell

Somebody who likes to do my plays is a good director for them.

— Tom Stoppard

I like working with different directors; it keeps you on your toes.

— Chaske Spencer

What's been nice is that I've been able to direct from a very idealistic place. I've never had to make my living as a…

— Bill Paxton

It's very rare that you get a director that lets you be creative and bring what you feel your character should do or should…

— Kevin Hart