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Being an actor really, really strengthens me as a director. There's just a certain type of understanding that comes from having been there and knowing how much is really being asked of actors that helps me.

My acting experience has been a benefit. What I learned from directors is how to listen to and talk with actors. I know how they think and what they need.

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

Look, a lot of directors were actors, even if they were unsuccessful actors which I think is helpful. I think it's a really helpful thing for a director to have experienced that. It helps you know how to talk to actors and how to get what you need from them.

As a director, it is important to understand the actor's process.

As a director, I also get to sit and watch actors and learn from them in a way that I don't get to do when I'm just acting.

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 think acting can bring you closer to yourself and help you understand other people.

I have an idealistic approach to acting. I want to be great at it, but you can't be great if the scripts are not there and the director doesn't know what he's doing.

Part of an actor's job, in my opinion, is adjust to the characteristics of the director and try to understand to how he tries to work.