Morgan Freeman Quotes

I basically put myself into directors' hands and let them tell me what to do, and the more they told me what to do, the more I liked it.

I've kind of learned this about Joss Whedon. Never say never. I've learned that. I also have another rule about Joss Whedon. Never say no. Just... whatever Joss Whedon wants to do, just do it.

I'm open for whatever any team asks me to do.

When I'm acting, I'm in the director's hands. I'm very happy to be. I like to be focused on what I'm doing.

If the players understand and accept that their leader is steering their direction through thoughtful, careful measures, then they will pull together to give the best effort every time.

As a writer, you're really in control of almost everything. That's not the case in TV. You have to be prepared to work with a lot of people to make something happen, and you got to be prepared, at least in the beginning, to not be too good at your specific task.

I think I can work with any type of actor.

I love to be directed, and I can glean something from almost anyone.

I have a strong sense of responsibility. I like to be directed, it's true. If I didn't like that, I'd do something else.

I believe you can work with anybody.

I never turned down anything and never argued with any producer or director.

I'm not really a control person, and I'm a big believer in collaboration. I like to have a friend.

Toby not being there doesn't bother me, I mean I can work with anybody as long as we get along and as long as they've got an understanding of what I want and what I'm aiming for. To start with, when he left, it was difficult.

I've always taken direction pretty well.

I'm somebody who doesn't feel the need to be in the driver's seat all the time. I appreciate the perspective of being in the passenger's seat sometimes, and I feel fortunate for that because I've learned a lot from that perspective.

You have to adjust to what your team needs and what you're able to do.

I've been up and down the order. I'm just happy to get a game and wherever I'm told to bat or told to bowl I'll do it.

I always kind of did my own thing, but it got me into trouble a lot, so I started listening to what people were telling me to do to show I was a team player.

I never ask for a script when it comes to Subhash Ghai. I just do whatever he asks me to.

I have no problems playing under anyone.

That's one of my strengths, that I can adjust, and I can play with anyone.

I don't worry about collaborating. Whatever happens, happens.

I follow the director's lead because they generally know more about the big picture, but I also trust that the director will give me enough freedom to play.

I do whatever the directors and writers ask me to do.

I play where I'm told to play.