Challenges Quote by Nandita Das

Directing is more what I would like to get into eventually. Frankly, I feel like it would be a waste if I didn't because…

— Daniel Radcliffe

Directing is much more psychological-it's a lot like being a general. And you have to be organized. While you're making a film, you have…

— Julie Taymor

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

— Salli Richardson

I always wanted to direct. Directing is a lot more of a commitment though, a lot more time. I like directors who do very…

— Robert De Niro

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 much more satisfying to me than acting.

— George Clooney

Making films is much more difficult than people imagine, and so the experience of actually directing them is not one I've ever relished.

— Sydney Pollack

I think directing is part play, part work, not just all work, because I think you always have to play. I think that's ultimately…

— Marc Forster

I like directing much better. It's more fun, that's all there is to it. It's essentially the same job, which is storytelling, but you…

— Mel Gibson

I'm always writing, but directing takes priority over everything, unless the acting is a job that lifts that whole brand. If I get a…

— Noel Clarke

I love directing because you get to see your film come to life. You get to work with the actors. There's something magical about…

— Dee Rees

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