One final thing a director needs: The ability to say 'I am wrong' or 'I was wrong.' Not as easy as it sounds. But in many situations, these 3 words, honestly spoken, will save the day.

If you're going to play a cowboy, show up with the horse at the audition

Every fighter has one fight that makes or breaks him.

I owe Bankhead a gift; she made a director out of me.

I will say nothing to an actor that cannot be translated into action.

I question the value of stars. I think they're overrated. They get too much money, too much praise.

Hey, you must be doin' good, 'cause I never hear from you.