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“I do want to do TV, but I'm looking to be a creator, writer, and producer, and perhaps I could be a recurring character. Do 10 shows a year, something like that.”

Quote by William H. Macy

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William H. Macy

William H. Macy, born on March 13, 1950, is an accomplished American actor known for his versatile performances in film and television. He gained widespread recognition for his roles in 'Falling Down' and 'Justified', and his performances have been highly praised by both critics and audiences. more

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“Many times, I like to read the script before I even know who they want me to play, so I can read it and really enjoy it as an audience member. I think that's given me the ability to ferret out the really special scripts from all the rest.”

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“I've always felt that, no matter where you go, people are just people.”

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“I'm drawn to a lot of first-time directors. One of the great common denominators in these small independent films is that there's a person, or two people, who have an absolutely monomaniacal passion to get these films made. That's what makes them happen. Sometimes, it takes years and years to finally get it done, but by never backing down, by never giving up, they get these films to the screen by hook or by crook.”

“When a director makes a mistake, people suffer. People suffer horribly sometimes.”

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“Making a mistake means overshooting a scene, shooting too many takes, for instance. Long after you've got it, you just keep shooting.”

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“I feel like I'm part of history being made. I leave Apple board meetings thinking, 'I've got to do a better job.'”

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“Sometimes, directors are afraid to stop shooting, because the second you stop and say, "We got it," and move on, you'll never get another chance. And they're terrified to get in the cutting room and not be happy. So they just keep shooting.”

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“Ultimately, a more experienced director realizes that you've got to stop sometime and just move on. They're braver about that.”

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“Another mistake a director can make is not to be prepared, so you get there on the day to shoot the scene, and they don't know how it should be blocked, and they're not clear on how they want to do a scene.”

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