Quotes About Control

So much of what you see now in Hollywood is written and directed by committee, and you can see it.

I'd never directed before and this movie's too important to me to put in the hands of some guy who has never directed. Even if it's me.

When you're directing something, you absolutely have to be involved in all layers of the process.

Directing is much more satisfying to me than acting.

I find directing more satisfying.

I love directing.

I know that when I'm writing, I always want to be directing.

Acting in something that I'm directing... I'm really enjoying it because, if for no other reason, that particular acting is like reading my mind on every single take. It's kind of efficient, for better or worse.

I enjoy editing when I'm directing, but when someone else is directing, that's their film to cut.

The good part is once I start directing, I can choose the songs I want to do. I'm just selective now when it comes to choreography.

I love directing, and I will direct myself a few times.

When you're directing, you look around and you think, everything I see is my responsibility. From the catering being on time to whether the clouds are moving the way I need them to move to whether this actor is giving the performance I want to whether the costumes are what they should be.

I used to get defensive when people asked me, 'Is it the control that you like about directing?' I used to say, 'No!' But now I'm older, I say, 'Yeah, it absolutely is!'

A good bassist determines the direction of any band.

In spiritual direction there is absolutely no domination or control.

My desire is to let go of my ego and let in His direction.

I have trouble with direction, because I have trouble with authority. I was not a good Marine.

I can move both of my eyes separately in different directions.

Military dictatorship, you can focus on it, you can fight it directly. It's a band of power-driven people.

I think there is more cohesion when you have one director on set.

I like working as a director most.

If you're a movie actor, you're on your own - you cannot control the stage. The director controls it.

There's no such thing as a non-final cut director.

Directing, I just feel comfortable. I know what I want. I know what I want from my crew. I lead by example. I have limitless energy as a director.