Family Quote by Tig Notaro

I've learned that when I'm directing, I hate when people are always questioning everything and trying to give me directions.

— Eugenio Derbez

I think I just didn't like to practice. It's like work to play someone else's music. But when you make your own thing, the…

— Alex G

I knew I wanted to direct since I was a kid. That was something I was always fascinated by and wanted to experience and…

— Fred Savage

I'm not a natural performer or exhibitionist. When I was younger, I hated the focus, and it made me feel strange.

— Lana Del Rey

I used to get defensive when people asked me, 'Is it the control that you like about directing?' I used to say, 'No!' But…

— Kathy Burke

There were times I wouldn't come to practice, because it didn't excite me. It wasn't interesting. I was kind of going through the motions.

— Michael Phelps

It's very difficult to direct something and do it well. But to direct and act - it's very hard.

— Bill Duke

I discovered very early that it wasn't quite enough for me to imitate people.

— Cecil Taylor

You know, I grew up in a place where people appreciate it when you're very direct.

— Lynne Ramsay

I aim to direct as much as I act at some point in time.

— Ian Somerhalder

I may have spent a lot of time with the wrong people but at least it gave me practice for the right people.

— Anonymous

I've learned that I need to learn how to direct without making the person distracted and keeping them comfortable, and pay more attention to…

— Kalup Linzy