Brain Quote by Maryam D'Abo

Through process and preparation and going through all of the interviews, I've learned a lot about myself and my skills.

— Dave Martinez

Directing was a big learning experience for me because I had to deal with every aspect of everything-all this constant decision-making, with people asking…

— Charlie Kaufman

When I was there, something clicked in my head; I found myself interviewing people, searching out facts and figures. Later on I became much…

— Joe Sacco

I have listened to tapes of myself interviewing people and mostly I try to be better at directing the conversation.

— Maggie Haberman

Somehow I had a lot of the skills that I didn't know were required for directing. I didn't realize that my life had been…

— Marielle Heller

I went into directing having observed and learned from the best. There was a certain standard of procedure. I found that I was equal…

— William Monahan

I had to learn: I couldn't allow my confidence to suffer based on winning or losing. It was more so on the preparation side.

— Christopher Eubanks

I learn something in the interviews from time to time.

— Samantha Bee

Interviews make me so nervous - I can't get a sentence out of my mouth.

— Lara Stone

I don't get nervous when I'm interviewing someone on film - it can be cut, and we can do it again. It is quite…

— Melvyn Bragg

I never suffered for lack of confidence. I knew I would succeed; you have to. I think I couldn't go into any venture any…

— Brian Williams

Directing is a very exhausting and painful experience. I have seen that pain and know what it can do to you.

— Samuthirakani