Couple Quote by Val Kilmer
“There are some directors I should have worked with. I'd like to have worked with Robert Altman - I turned him down a couple of times when I was younger. My thing now is if it's a good director I'll never say no - I'm just gonna say yes from now on.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Acting Career Reflections, 2010
He regrets missed collaborations and now commits to saying yes to good directors, embracing opportunities over hesitation.
In simple terms: He wants to work with any good director, no more refusals.
Key Takeaway
Embrace opportunities with confidence.
Themes
career
collaboration
opportunity
regret
growth
Mood
optimistic
determined
Type
strategic
reflective
When to use this quote
- film auditions
- director meetings
- industry events
- career planning
- creative projects
Key Concepts
Decision making
networking
professional development
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria will you use to evaluate a director?
- How can you balance openness with personal artistic goals?
A Different Perspective
Saying yes may lead to mismatched projects if not discerning.
![“It was a fabulous experience shooting [in the Aviator], working with Leo [DiCaprio] and Danny Huston in the scene. It was great. I think what was most eye-opening about it was that [Martin] Scorsese was just like any good director you work with.” quote by Brent Spiner](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6e1/brent-spiner-2999_aviator_it-was-a-fabulous-experience-shooting-in_1044806.jpg)
![“It's always the script first choosing roles. [Then] whoever else is attached. I never like to be the first person attached, because I don't really trust what's going on, unless there's a really good director.” quote by Christopher Mintz-Plasse](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e62/christopher-mintz-plasse-18844_directors_it-s-always-the-script-first-choosing-ro_762853.jpg)
