Kathy Bates Quotes

Harrison Ford comes on set, and he's very polite and says, 'Hello' to everyone. He cares about everything that's going on, on set. He cares about what's going on with your character and what's in the scene and what's on the desk.

You don't have to like an actor to do a scene with him. You don't have to like a director. But it's just better if you do. And I think, you know, you've got to begin that with respect.

I think you learn something from everybody that you've worked with. I really learned how to behave on set through the people that I worked with, like the importance of being on time and the importance of being professional. I don't bring my cell phone on set; I leave it in my trailer.

When I work in a film like an actor, I do not interfere or try to use my seniority or impose anything on the filmmaker.

I love everyone over at Netflix. They're all fantastic and an absolute joy to work with.

You set the tone on the set that you want to see in the film.

That professionalism comes from what I've watched people do on the set. I'm just trying to be as respectful to the environment, as they have been. I think I still act like a kid. I just try to be as professional as I can.

Working with Michael Chiklis is a lesson in professionalism and staying focused. That's what Chiklis brings all day long.

Something I learned in the Marine Corps that I've applied to acting is, one, taking direction, and then working with a group of people to accomplish a mission and knowing your role within that team.

No one wants to work with a difficult star. I want to be the nice guy.

Sport is one of the few spaces where people can learn about different cultures in a spirit of trust and friendship.

The things I learned from the army - and I think it was a lesson for life - was how to work in unison with other people. How to take responsibility.

I'm a peaceful person once work ethic is established.

Sport fosters many things that are good; teamwork and leadership.

I wish I had played team sports. I think every kid should. Teamwork builds character - teaches people about leadership and cooperation.

You just have to know what your responsibility is to the movie, and live up to that, and be considerate of the other actors in the scene... I have never been competitive in that way - I always want my leading ladies to be as good as they possibly can be.

Michael Kitchen was a great person to work with. So attentive and just great at what he does and supportive, also.

On my set, people have to respect the actor's process. I totally respect what actors do. I give them whatever time they need, and I never scream out directions from the camera. I take the time to walk up to them and talk to them personally.

The great thing coming from sports is you understand the concept of a team. It leaves no room for being selfish, and that's something I picked up from home.

I've worked on shows where the lead actor doesn't know their lines, doesn't care, and it affects everybody - the crew, the director, the other actors. It's definitely a responsibility.

I play well with everybody.

I come from a theatrical background, where, if you're working on a movie or a play, you always respect the people you work with. You're accommodating.

I'll work with a director if I think I'm going to get into a comfortable situation, and if it's someone I respect and who respects me, even if they're not so well known. Movies are hard to make, and you have to work toward a common ethic and do your best.

Players have two things to do. Play and keep their mouths shut.

It sounds really cheesy, but I've just really been so focused on making sure that I am nice to everyone that I work with and making the effort to get to know the people on set, whether it's the catering crew or the famous photographer.