When I'm directing a movie, nothing else matters. Richard Attenborough directmattermovie Change image and share on social
When I'm directing actors, I often find myself slipping in sports metaphors, like: 'Don't go for the punch line here, just put it up on a T-ball stand so she can hit it out of the park.' Mark Waters actorballdirect Change image and share on social
When I'm directing films, I mostly try to create an environment on set that mimics what's in my mind as to the tone and feel of things. I try to create a place where you feel that anything's possible. Harmony Korine createdirectenvironment Change image and share on social
When I'm directing, I'm pretty much not writing, but when I'm not directing I am writing a lot. It's strange: people have asked me what my schedule is and what is my process like, and I can't even answer it. I don't keep regular hours. Adam Rapp answeraskdirect share on social
When I'm directing, I noticed I'm not using my subconscious at all. I'm literally using the whole front part of my brain all the time. When you walk on the set, every moment you have to be there because something's going on that requires attention. Dan Gilroy attentionbraindirect share on social
When I'm directing or producing, I like to do different kinds of stories. But you have to know what you really like, and when you do, you have to front your position. Danny DeVito directfrontkind Change image and share on social
When I'm DJing for two hours, I might play two or three Smiths songs. Andy Rourke hourplaysmith Change image and share on social
When I'm documenting, for example, a story on women in Afghanistan, I will do a huge amount of research and a lot of time on the ground just getting to know the women before I even start shooting. Lynsey Addario afghanistanamountdocument Change image and share on social
When I'm doing a book tour in the States, I'll wake up in the room sometimes in an anonymous chain hotel, and I don't know where I am right away. I'll go to the window, and it doesn't help there either, especially if you're in an anonymous strip and it's the usual Victoria's Secret, Gap, Chili's, Applebee's. Anthony Bourdain anonymousapplebeebook share on social
When I'm doing a drama, I wish I was doing something funny. When I'm doing something funny, I wish I was doing something more serious. I think it's just human nature. Alan Ruck dramafunnyhuman Change image and share on social