It's art. It's commerce. It's heartbreaking and it's fun. It's a great way to live.
For any director with a little lucidity, masterpieces are films that come to you by accident.
There's no such thing as a small part. There are just small actors.
The varying physical characteristics of the actors may also necessitate changes. Sean Connery is six feet four. Dustin Hoffman isn't.
There are no personal revelations other than feelings arising from the work itself
Over-length is one of the things that most often results in the destruction of the movie in the cutting room.