Never underestimate the narcissism of a writer.
Very often the Group actor is a critic when he's acting and an actor when he's criticizing.
I will say nothing to an actor that cannot be translated into action.
I think there should be collaboration, but under my thumb.
I was not a collective person or a bohemian; I was an elitist.
I've come to believe that everything worth achieving is beyond one's capacity - or seems so at first. The thing is to persist, not back off, fight your fight, pay your dues, and carry on. Effort is all; continue and you may get there despite everything.