I think good actors - good, collaborative actors who see themselves as leaders in a given production - can and should offer ideas that have nothing to do with wanting to direct themselves.
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I think what makes a good actor's director is somebody who understands what I'm doing and is respectful of it, but who also has a vision and is directing me toward their vision in a way that feels productive.
A good actor is somebody who can be truthful and fascinating and interesting and enlightening.
I think what makes a good actor's director is the same thing that makes a good director. Acting is just one of the trades necessary to make a movie.
I do think that good actors can do any part. It doesn't mean that they are the best ones to do it.
Good actors, you always know what they're thinking. That's why they're good actors.
I think all great actors - and I don't classify myself as one of them, incidentally - but I think all great actors listen well and I've learned that from a lot of the very good actors with whom I've worked - to really listen to what people say.
I think actors do make really, really wonderful directors.
I think anybody can be a good actor.
Most good actors have a huge intelligence about the human condition and a real open heart to different kinds of people and behavior.
Good acting is about being as natural and calm as possible. These days producers have such definite ideas that you have to be prepared to do whatever they ask.