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I think that it helps that I have acted. That said, it doesn't mean you're going to be a good director.

I've been directed by other actors, and being an actor doesn't make you a good director.

I think that's the key to being a director: to be able to get the shot and move on quickly.

Like everyone else, I try to do quality work with great directors. But much of it has to do with luck.

What's been nice is that I've been able to direct from a very idealistic place. I've never had to make my living as a director, which gave me a chance to choose material I feel passionate about. The directing allows me to not have to grab any acting role that comes along. I can pick and choose a little bit.

I think when you have some success as a kid, your notion of being a good actor is pleasing the director, doing exactly what they tell you to do.

You work with great directors and terrible directors, and so you learn; you take what you think will work for you.

On a very small scale, I kind of understand why the directors that I work with do certain things. I don't consider myself an incredible director. I'm not ready to do movies by any means. But, I feel like I can be a better actress now that I've been on the other side and kind of understand the process and more of the technical aspects of it.