“Look for the contradictions in every character, especially in your heroes and villains. No one should be what they first seem to be. Surprise the audience.” ShouldFirstsLooksCharacterSeemsAudienceHeroSurpriseContradictionVillainHeroes And Villains Book:Kazan on Directing Source: Kazan on Directing
“I've come to believe that everything worth achieving is beyond one's capacity - or seems so at first. The thing is to persist, not back off, fight your fight, pay your dues, and carry on. Effort is all; continue and you may get there despite everything.” FirstsBelieveMaySeemsFightingEffortPayActingAchieveCapacityDuesDespitePersist Author:Elia Kazan
“I was not what you'd call a first-class actor, but I did all right.” FirstsActorsClassFirst Class Author:Elia Kazan
“The first thing you should do with an actor is not sign a contract with him. Take him to dinner. And take him for a walk afterwards.” ShouldFirstsActorsWalksDinnerContracts Author:Elia Kazan
