Sam Levinson Quotes

I always loved the creative process, from 'Shakespeare in Love' to 'Finding Neverland' to 'Basquiat'; whether it's serious, or it's comedic, whether it's the 'inside look' at that, it seems to be a theme of what I do.

I started as a writer; I started writing when I was little. The acting and directing was an outgrowth of my desire to tell stories.

I have no interest in writing, directing or producing.

I have stories that I'd like to maybe one day consider directing, but you need a lot of time to write and put it together.

Acting is always at the core of my life, but I'm also excited about producing. I'm excited about directing, and I have a life in the filmmaking world, and so I want to explore all aspects of it, not just the acting, but acting is the root.

I had never thought of myself as a director and found out that I was not. I am a writer who was able to direct the films that I write.

I've been directing more and more the last few years, I find it an enjoyable challenge.

To make personal movies that you are the author of, is quite a difficult thing. It takes a lot of stamina.

When you make a film you usually make a film about an idea.

I've been writing and wanting to direct for a long time.

I have no interest whatsoever in pursuing acting or becoming a mogul. I love writing and directing; I see those two jobs as the most critical in the making of a film.

I started out my career as a screenwriter and quickly discovered that adhering to a script isn't always the best way to make a film. You have to take into consideration the nuances of the characters and what the actors bring to their roles.

As much as my primary vocation is that of an actor, if anything, I feel like I am more excited about filmmaking in general, so it's not always a specific role that I'm attracted to, but rather an entire piece that I want to be a part of.

I like writing and directing. I enjoy telling stories, and I think it's born in a comedian to end up directing.

My ambition in life is to be associated with a good film. And I feel that a writer has a more important role to play for the society than an actor.

I always wanted to write and direct films for as long as I can remember.

Acting is probably what I'm best at, but there are certain stories kind of rattling around in my head that I like the idea of developing over time.

I started writing screenplays myself and eventually directing.

I love working with actors. I love visual things. I always intended to be a writer who directs and a director who writes.

I started acting when I was really young. I knew I wanted to be in the industry in other ways. I knew that I wanted to do more than just act. I don't know that I knew it was screenwriting, but I just knew that I wanted to be involved.

I love directing. I love creating things that I don't necessarily even have to be in. I like creating worlds. So I'm getting into writing movies and selling movies and television shows and creating worlds that then get to live beyond me.

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

I was a cartoonist when I was at university, but I decided to go into movie making knowing that I could still draw by doing movies, design work, story boards, and such.

I like the detail work of telling a story in small pieces, as is done in movie-making, and also the long leap of faith needed to see a theatre performance through each night. Both require focus and self-discipline.

I enjoy looking at words on paper and visualizing how to make them come to life. As a director, the creative process is really amazing.