Able Quote by Morgan Freeman
“I like working with directors because I'm really opinionated about what things work and may not work, what audiences like and may not like, (not really) but I do have opinions about things. I like to be able to say them and then have them acted on. The director who responds to me like that, always gets my appreciation. I do appreciate it. What I find is the best directors, no matter what kind of name they have, are like that.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast with The Directors Guild, 2023
The speaker values directors who listen to strong, opinionated input and act on it, seeing this collaboration as essential to successful projects.
In simple terms: I like directors who hear my ideas and use them.
Key Takeaway
Seek collaborators who respect and act on your expertise.
Themes
collaboration
leadership
creativity
communication
respect
Mood
enthusiastic
professional
reflective
Type
advice
industry insight
personal philosophy
When to use this quote
- film production
- creative brainstorming
- team meetings
- script development
Key Concepts
artistic vision
feedback loops
decision making
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance assertiveness with openness?
- When should you hold back your opinion?
A Different Perspective
Not all directors are receptive; some may resist strong opinions.
![“[Bong Joon-ho'] is quite different but technically, he is as clever as [Alfred] Hitchcock. That's saying something. In humanitarian terms, I think he is much cleverer. He is one of the best directors I've worked with. I absolutely adore working with him.” quote by John Hurt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e6b/john-hurt-1669_adore_bong-joon-ho-is-quite-different-but-tech_677502.jpg)
