“We are interested in stifling the sale of this book. We believe that this can be best accomplished by refusing to be stampeded into giving it publicity...The less discussion there is concerning it the more sales resistance will be created. We therefore appeal to you to refrain from comment on this book...It is our conviction that a general compliance with this request will sound the warning to other publishing houses against engaging in this type of venture. (Signed) Richard E. Gutstadt, Director.” GivingBelieveBookHouseSoundTypeDirectorsJewConvictionResistanceAppealsDiscussionAccomplishedCommentWarningPublishingVentureEngagingPublicityRequestRefrainComplianceStiflingPublishing House Author:Madison Grant
“When actors give their input, it can be very ego-driven, and directors are scared of that.” GivingActorsDirectorsEgoScaredDrivenInput Author:Michael Pitt
“One tries to be an observer as an actor and indeed as a director because the small things, the give-away things are what are really interesting to a performer.” GivingTryingActorsInterestingDirectorsPerformersObserversSmall ThingsReally Interesting Author:Janet Suzman
“If a film is very clever and well-written, that's what gives you freedom as a director.” IfsGivingWellsFilmWrittenDirectorsCleverWell WrittenVery Clever Author:Patrice Leconte
“Well, it gives me the opportunity to make the movies that I want to do, because L'Oreal pays me very well. Also it means that I can work with great directors. My last commercial was directed by Erick Zonca, who made 'Dream Life of Angels.' And finally, it doesn't take up a lot of my time.” WantGivingWellsMeanMadeI CanDreamLastsOpportunityPayDirectorsAngelGive MeMy Time Author:Virginie Ledoyen
“Most development doesn't make it to series. So you want the writer and director to have a really good experience with development because, if it doesn't work out, you want to work with them again. You have to know their work really well, know the drafts really well, and when you give notes, you need to have really thought them through.” IfsKnowsWantNeedsGivingWellsDevelopmentDirectorsSeriesNotesWork OutGood Experiences Author:Sue Naegle
“Sometimes directors may not give you words, you know? They may not talk at all! You've just got to use your radar to figure out how you can get to the center and not lose yourself, but still be directed at the same time.” KnowsGivingMayStillsSometimesUseLosesFiguresDirectorsRadarLosing Yourself Author:Faith Prince
“When I was to come to Washington the first time as Music Director of the Boston Symphony, Mrs. Johnson phoned us to find out if they could give us a party and who we would like to meet.” IfsGivingFirstsPartyDirectorsFirst TimeBostonSymphonyJohnson Author:Erich Leinsdorf
“I have only one rule in acting - trust the director and give him heart and soul.” InspirationalGivingHeartSoulMotivationalActorsActingDirectorsHeart And Soul Author:Ava Gardner
“The director works as an interpretive artist, but he's still an artist, so you also have to give him room to create and to put his vision of the play or his translation or interpretation of the material on the stage.” GivingStillsPlayArtistRoomsVisionStageMaterialsDirectorsInterpretationTranslations Author:August Wilson