Actors Quote by Julie Delpy

First of all, directing is an idea that you have of a total flow of images that are going on, which are incidentally actors,…

— Abraham Polonsky

Directing is kind of like acting through other people. You see moments and you see things and if you don't see the actors hit…

— Malik Yoba

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

Directing's the best part. Whenever I've directed something, there's this feeling of demand and focus that I like. And secondly, it means that you've…

— J. J. Abrams

Directing is creating a whole. You're able to combine different elements and create a film that is unique and true to your vision.

— Tim Robbins

The concept of making a movie in which the director dictates is kind of exotic - and absolutely not truthful. Directing means allowing a…

— Luca Guadagnino

I believe the important part of directing really is finding the right people for the right roles. Sometimes you go for what's expected, and…

— Renny Harlin

Anybody can direct a picture once they know the fundamentals. Directing is not a mystery, it's not an art. The main thing about directing…

— John Ford

Directing is so interesting. You know, it just sort of encompasses everything that you see, that you know, that you've felt, that you have…

— Barbra Streisand

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

— Julie Delpy

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 quite a nuts-and-bolts thing. It's a mixture of creating an atmosphere in which actors can feel safe enough to be dangerous.

— Phyllida Lloyd