“I can rely on me [being a director], unlike some actors. I never got anything less than what I needed from the lead actor.” I CanActorsNeededDirectorsRely Author:Russell Crowe
“If you're a certain type of actor, then eventually stepping into a director's shoes is a natural transition. I've always been the actor who's very focused on the narrative, where my character is in the story, and how I can benefit the story. I've always had a technical aspect of what the lens is, how the camera is going to move, how I can feed the information the director applies within that move. If you're that type of actor, narrative-based, technically proficient, the next step is actually not that far.” IfsI CanCharacterStoriesMovingCertainNextActorsNaturalStepsInformationTypeDirectorsBenefitsAspectCamerasShoesFocusedNarrativeTransitionLensesNext Steps Author:Russell Crowe
“If I'm creating the composition, it's easier for me as an actor because I've just cut out the middle man. Because I've created the composition and now I'm in it, I already know exactly what I want to get out of it. So, bang!” IfsKnowsMenWantActorsCuttingMiddleEasierCreatingCompositionBangs Author:Russell Crowe
“Reality is, I'm an actor and an entertainer, and I really wouldn't know what to do with another profession.” KnowsRealityActorsProfessionEntertainers Author:Russell Crowe
“People accuse me of being arrogant all the time. I'm not arrogant, I'm focused.” PeopleInspirationalMotivationalActorsActingFocusedArroganceArrogantPersonality Types Author:Russell Crowe
“My children have never watched any of my films. Charlie knows that daddy makes movies, but he says they are not good enough for him to watch.” KnowsChildrenEnoughFilmActorsWatchesMy ChildrenMovieGood EnoughDaddyCharlieNot Good Enough Author:Russell Crowe
“I respond in the moment which is what makes me a good actor.” MomentsActorsGood Actors Author:Russell Crowe