Columbus Short Quotes

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 was never interested in being powerful or famous. But once I got to film school and learned about movies, I just fell in love with it. I didn't care what kind of movies I made.

I make a movie because it's something that inspires me.

I love making movies.

I want to go make a movie and be very present for that and give it everything I have, and after we're done, then the rest of the time is mine.

You don't have to know how to make a movie. If you truly love cinema with all your heart and with enough passion, you can't help but make a good movie.

I think coming off of "Blame", I've been talking a lot about directing. It's something that I really love and connect with. I truly consider it what I was born to do. That kind of loops in with filmmaking on the whole, because when you create something, you're also wearing a lot more hats than just director. At the same time, I also think acting is something that's very powerful in my life.

I love actors, and I'm passionate about the creative process of acting and filmmaking.

I have no interest in writing, directing or producing.

I love acting and will take all the time to continue to act. But sometimes I'd like to try my hand at directing.

People ask me all the time which I would prefer doing more, but I honestly can't say. When I'm filming, I'm like, 'No, this is my favorite,' and when I'm writing music and recording and performing, it's like, 'This is definitely it.'

It's a juggernaut, yeah... but I'm not phased by making movies.

I've wanted to make films since a really young age. It's always been my passion.

The whole process of making movies and writing screenplays is visceral and intuitive.

It's not just about acting. I love film, I'm a director now, I love writing, I love producing, I love having a company that makes films and to be prolific and have a place to put all the ideas that are constantly bubbling up inside of me and that don't let me sleep at night.

Making a film is very hard work, and you live or die by the sword just a little bit every time you do it, but I wouldn't chuck it in.

Making movies is my profession. I like doing it a lot.

I always wanted to be a film-maker when I was younger, not an actor. I was an eight-year-old who dreamed of being a writer on 'The Simpsons,' which was a weird dream to have. But I started taking acting classes as a way to learn how to direct actors and I sort of fell in love with it.

I always say that I am a big fan of films but I am an even bigger fan of the filmmaking craft.

I love directing.

I don't make movies because I love to act. I make movies because I like to make movies, and I like to be a part of that process.

You want to enjoy making a movie - it's a wonderful, collaborative thing.

I love the art of filmmaking very much in all aspects.

I want to direct, write, produce... y'know, I love the entertainment industry.

But we were doing plays and movies which I had nothing to do with other than being a producer, and I don't have that kind of interest or time any more.