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I think I'm drawn to films more as a director with a directorial mind even as an actor. I make movies to make the films, not to act.

— Jodie Foster

Sentiment: NEGATIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

The movies I like to make are very rich and full of passion. Some people see me as an action director, but action is not the only thing in my movies. I always like to show human nature - something deep inside the heart.

— John Woo

I view filmmaking as a director's medium.

— James Franco

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

— Mahesh Babu

When I made my first film, I didn't think of it as directing, so it wasn't like I set out to become a director.

— Kathryn Bigelow

I've done a little directing, but I love acting more.

— Danica McKellar

I always loved movies, but I never thought I would presume to be a screenwriter and definitely not a director.

— Cameron Crowe

Directing is more what I would like to get into eventually. Frankly, I feel like it would be a waste if I didn't because I've spent so much time on film sets, and I know how they work, and I love them, and I love leading them. I would like to do that as a director definitely.

— Daniel Radcliffe

There were movies that always made me want to be a director. You see brilliant scenes and the way the emotions were handled. I thought, I'd really like to do that.

— Bruce Beresford

✗Opposing Perspectives

I had never thought of myself as a director and found out that I was not. I am a writer who was able to direct the films that I write.

— Anthony Minghella

First, speaking for myself, I don't want to ever be in a position where I'm telling other directors how to make movies, because I don't think it's any of my business.

— John Frankenheimer