Dakota Johnson Quotes

We made one film called Thy Neighbor's Wife in which I got flogged at the public whipping post for adultery. I did my best acting in that film, I guess.

People said that 'Fight Club' would be impossible to turn into a movie, but I think David Fincher loved that challenge.

Michael Mann's always been one of my heroes.

I guess the first big name I worked with was Sissy Spacek, and that was really interesting just because she's so incredible and I learned so much from just watching her. But she's also so unassuming that I loved working with her. It wasn't like working with a star, it was Sissy. Not a big deal.

If you respect the art and you have some talent about you, I'm on your team.

Quentin Tarantino and Sam Jackson are the reasons I'm an actor.

Movie-making is serious business. The director and the crew are already under a lot of pressure to give their best to the audience. Therefore, the best part for me as an actor is to act well in the movies and make a jolly atmosphere with the co-stars on the sets.

It's natural for any actor that segues into directing to be an actor's director. You know how to relate to the actors.

I always try to find something I admire about every character I play.

I'd say that the director I had most involvement with was Alex Rockwell in 'In the Soup'. It was one of my earliest leading roles, and he gave me a lot of responsibility as an actor.

With directors, some have a kind of in-built ability to just know how to work with actors and get the best out of actors, and some don't have a clue about acting. I think it'd be a good idea if directors put themselves in front of the camera, or even went on a six-week drama course, just to know a little bit about what that feels like.

I love David Fincher - even though it was just two scenes, I loved the way we worked and could tell by the way he was shooting it that this was going to be an affective movie to say the least.

Any time Chris Nolan wants to call me for advice, he can.

If you meet someone on the street that likes something that you did or likes the way you brought this character to life, that's really rewarding. That's really cool.

There were two auditions for 'The Social Network,' one with Aaron Sorkin and one with David Fincher. I was a nervous wreck. I was like, 'Okay, how do I hold the paper without my hands making it shake?'

I like directors who have worked as actors. They know the experience.

Sidney Poitier, who is class personified, said: 'Lou, you're a leading man because you're a good actor.' Brought tears to my eyes.

The bad guy always gets the best scene and the best lines in the film, and they usually get the most days off.

On a very small scale, I kind of understand why the directors that I work with do certain things. I don't consider myself an incredible director. I'm not ready to do movies by any means. But, I feel like I can be a better actress now that I've been on the other side and kind of understand the process and more of the technical aspects of it.

A lot of the films now are more focused on the visuals than on the actors. I think all directors should go to drama school.

I play beside one of the unsung heroes in David Vaughan. It's a privilege to play with him: he is breathtaking at times.

You know how it is, somebody will see your work and like it and remember it, then decide to make it a role in their film.

I love being around great actors and film-makers, and I try to hide the fact that I'm in awe of them.

I was a director and dialogue and acting coach.

If somebody says I'm a leader or notices the things I try to do to be a leader, it's the ultimate compliment.