Great respect Quote by Lake Bell

Being an actor really, really strengthens me as a director. There's just a certain type of understanding that comes from having been there and…

— Aaron Ruell

It's advice I always give to directors when they're starting out: Take an acting class to really see what it feels like to be…

— Marielle Heller

In general, the few directors that I've worked with that I really respect have taught me a lot about who I am and they've…

— Dave Franco

I have to say from an actor's perspective, to work with a director who has been an actor through most of their career is…

— Karen Allen

As an actor, it's always important to understand what the director is after. That, to me, is my job. When I'm acting, I like…

— Joseph Gordon-Levitt

When I'm playing as an actor, I don't want to interfere at all with the director. I'm just an actor. I'm totally respectful.

— Jordi Molla

As an actor, you have to believe in the point of view of a director; as a director, you have to be able to…

— Diego Luna

Your actors need to trust you as a director, but normally, I think you just need to have an open communication between the actors…

— James Wan

I'm a good actor in that sense for directors because I always do what they say.

— Alex Cox

After all these years, I'm starting to learn what a good director does, and I know what a good one does with actors: help…

— Brian Geraghty

When you work with directors who really love actors, who love their contribution, it feels amazing. But sometimes when you work with directors, you…

— Ruth Negga

Being an actor is great; you chill in your trailer, and they bring you a breakfast burrito and coffee. But as director, you're responsible…

— Justin Chon