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Most actors are insecure enough already without having a director who adds to that.

As an actor you appreciate the security of a job. But I don't ever want to get too comfortable.

When I'm playing as an actor, I don't want to interfere at all with the director. I'm just an actor. I'm totally respectful.

I do think that's so much a part of what being a director is - in working with actors - to really try and be sensitive to what each actor needs to get to where he wants to be.

The most amazing thing you can ask for as an actor from a director is that you're being seen, that the choices made are informed.

As an actor, you're always nervous as to what a director will do with something.

I like to create an atmosphere where actors feel safe enough to take risks.

A lot of film directors are quite scared of actors. They are a bit of a nightmare sometimes, but I like them. It looks like cunning, but you try to get extra things from them all the time, by stealth, by making them feel confident, so they trust you and you can push a bit.

When actors give their input, it can be very ego-driven, and directors are scared of that.

I think part of what makes someone a great actor is being able to walk into a situation emotionally available and open, and have all your guards down, and just have that level of trust and security in yourself to know that you could walk out on that limb with someone else and be safe.