Jodie Foster Quotes

For me, to be perfectly honest, the part of my brain that was stimulated by directing was much more exciting than a typical day of acting.

Directing is the ultimate way to bring together all the art forms I've been involved with over the years.

I prefer directing to acting. There is huge freedom that comes from being behind the camera. It brings a lot of responsibilities as well but is intensely rewarding.

Acting is fun, but directing is very stressful.

You know, the great thing about acting or, indeed, filmmaking in general, is that we're all given a reason to do research. You kind of have to, really, if you want to know what you're doing, but it opens up this whole new understanding.

I'd say I'm definitely an actor first and foremost, but I love filmmaking.

I do love directing. It's probably my favorite thing that I do.

When I have a chance to make some movies, I am 200 percent to concentrate about my works.

It's totally thrilling to direct.

Honestly, I really, really love making movies. It's so much fun, and I love losing myself in the moment and just being there with other actors. When you're truly in the moment and you're feeding each other, it's such an exciting thing to be a part of.

I love directing.

It's different being a director. I suppose, especially if it's a story you've written and you feel compelled to tell, in some ways it's a lot easier than acting because you're orchestrating the piece. As an actor, sometimes you're trying to second-guess what people want.

I love directing - it's always so involving, so challenging.

Film has always been where my heart is.

Filmmaking is something that I'm really passionate about. Film, in general, is something that I'm passionate about.

I would love to write and direct.

I enjoy being an actor in my own movies.

I love being in front of the camera but I love the fact that I have more control as a producer.

I love directing as I've got such a fantastic, a creative mind.

I realized that acting isn't necessarily what I love, but it's what I do. But I really do love filmmaking.

To be an actor, you have to be self-obsessed, but when you are a filmmaker, you get a macro view. Every aspect of making the film is under your purview. And for me, that is a bigger turn-on than just being an actress.

The best thing about switching from being an actor to being a director is that you don't have to shave or hold your stomach in anymore.

I was on the set when I was five years old with Spencer Tracy. A lot of what I learned growing up in terms of artistry is very clean, very tidy, very organized.

As a director, you try to find what is creative.

I really, really love directing films.