You're just poor cornball provincial people, you critics; you just don't know what the hell you're talking about. George Cukor cornballcritichell Change image and share on social
I choose my actors well and get to know the quirks of their personalities - and, most of all, I share humor with them. Then I keep my eyes open when they rehearse and perform, because you never know where the next stimulation comes from. George Cukor actorchooseeye share on social
Unless the story line carries the scenes, the scenes don't really mean anything. George Cukor carrylinescene Change image and share on social
Women's director! Well, I'm very pleased to be considered a master of anything, but remember, for every Jill there was a Jack. People like to pigeonhole you - it's a shortcut, I guess, but once they do, you're stuck with it. George Cukor considerdirectorguess share on social
I don't think you can teach people how to be funny. You can make suggestions about how to speak a line or get a laugh, but it has to be in them. George Cukor funnylaughline Change image and share on social
As a professional, it pains me to watch a movie that is botched and amateurish. I prefer directors who have control of both their craft and their ideas. George Cukor amateurishbotchcontrol Change image and share on social
If there is such a thing as 'a Cukor style,' I guess it arises out of two principal factors: my own personalized perception of the world and my ability to deal professionally with actors. As far as perception is concerned, I always try to imagine settings through the best possible eyes. George Cukor abilityactorarise share on social
People who aren't complicated in real life come through as pretty bland on the screen. Most great performers are not very happy and well adjusted. Perhaps that's the price they pay for being originals. George Cukor adjustblandcomplicate share on social
It is reassuring for people to feel they have a boss, someone who knows the answers and has charted the course. George Cukor answerboschart Change image and share on social
If I were very handsome, maybe I'd have been an actor. George Cukor actorhandsome Change image and share on social