Acting Quote by Ron Howard

I can make a better living as an actor than I can as a director. Though I certainly would prefer to be directing movies.

— Sean Penn

Directing is not a job. It's more like a career. Which is great!

— Michael Bay

Directing is a nice job. It's the best job for me. If I had to pay money to do it, I would do it...…

— William Friedkin

I think the only directing I'd be any good at is theatre directing. It's the only thing I can see myself doing.

— Martin Freeman

If I could really move my career much more into predominantly directing, I would jump at that.

— Jason Alexander

Directing a film requires a different set of skills. It is a difficult job, and I am happy being an actor.

— Mahesh Babu

Directing is much more satisfying to me than acting.

— George Clooney

Directing is probably the best job, but acting is really, really great. It's like a fun vacation that you get paid for.

— Bob Odenkirk

I think I would have a better time writing films rather than directing.

— Mackenzie Astin

Directing is more comfortable for me because, as an actor, there's always something inherently false. Because I'm not that person.

— Forest Whitaker

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

I thought I'd make a really great director because I'm an actor. Like, I thought I could really direct actors.

— Joseph Morgan