There was always a part of me that wanted to be an old-time director. But I couldn't do that. I'm not a pro.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
When I grow up, I still want to be a director.
If you were in the film industry at that time, you were always picked up by directors who were much older. You were whisked about and shown things. I did work very hard though.
Long before I ever started acting, believe it or not, I always knew I wanted to be a director.
I wanted to be a director and producer and writer, but in the early '40's the union wouldn't let you get through the gates. You couldn't get on a crew, or even learn to direct.
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.
I'm very old-school. I like a director to direct me. I like to be the actor.
I never thought of becoming a director. When I was twelve, the passage from silent film to the talkies had an impact on me - I still watch silent films.
In a weird way, when I was looking back, I didn't know I was going to be a director until I was.
I started my career as an actor, but I've been a director for 15 years now.
I didn't plan to be a director until I was 35. For years I wanted to do anything but!