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

I like directors who come on the set and create something that's a little dangerous, difficult or unusual.

Miller didn't write Death of a Salesman. He released it. It was there inside him, waiting to be turned loose. That's the measure of its merit.

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.

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.

When you know what an actor has, you can reach in and arouse it. If you don't know what he has, you don't know what the hell is going on.