I love to take actors to a place where they open a vein. That's the job. The key is that I make it safe for them to open the vein.
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I like to create an atmosphere where actors feel safe enough to take risks.
As an actor you appreciate the security of a job. But I don't ever want to get too comfortable.
I just love the process of working with other actors.
You can't just go in there and open your mouth until the cast and director feel comfortable with you.
One of the things I love about directing is I love actors, because no matter how complex they are, once you get down to working and talking to them and the toughest guy will want you to open them up and he wants to show you stuff he was afraid to show anybody before.
Life as an actor has toughened me up, and I've learned that you shouldn't take things too personally. Someone once said that to do this job you need talent, luck and a thick skin - which is so true.
I just love working with actors in general.
It's your job as an actor to fill out the blanks. I love doing that. To fill in the bones.
This acting's serious! And I really respect those actors. It's a tough business to be able to be something you're not and be natural and convince people on camera.
I love working with the right actor, and if the right actor happens to be unknown, that should be allowed, too, I think.
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