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A director in Hollywood in my time couldn't do what he wanted to do.

Douglas Sirk / Film Director
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A director in Hollywood in my time couldn't do what he wanted to do.

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You have to think with the heart.

Douglas Sirk Film Director

I worked for UFA as a set designer, you know.

Douglas Sirk Film Director

I think the great artists (..) have always thought with the heart.

Douglas Sirk Film Director

And in movies you must be a gambler. To produce films is to gamble.

Douglas Sirk Film Director

How people are around a director, it really does affect everything, every detail of the life of the movie.

Daniel Day-Lewis Actor

I understand the directors much more. I was always rebelling against them when I was a youngster, I didn't want to be told what to do. I had no identification.

Al Pacino Film Actor

Directors have a tendency to use their hands like orchestra conductors. They don't realize that the actor is looking at their faces, anyway.

Alan J. Pakula Film Director

I personally find that each instalment has a different director, cast and crew, and I've also been in a different season in my life for each of them, so I feel like each movie is a unique experience that centres around my undying passion for music and dance.

Alyson Stoner Actress

I always have directors who are somewhat frustrated because they'll reference a beautifully obscure film from the '50s or '60s or '70s, and I've not seen it.

Amy Adams Actress

I find that all great directors, and I would include Ben Affleck and Clint Eastwood in that, they have great confidence. And with great confidence comes great freedom for the actor.

Amy Ryan Film Actress

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