I also know what looks good before the camera, how to move the camera, and how to get a story on the screen.

I'm not in front of the camera, they are. I encourage them; I build up as much of their confidence and ego as possible. They've got to take control; I can't act it out.

We all get paid very, very well, and we have responsibilities.

I try to get the best performance an actor can give.

You'd be surprised how many movie stars still care about the work.

Russell Crowe is very difficult, but it's worth it. He's the real thing. I can tell you this. Russell Crowe was just as difficult before he was an international star as he was afterwards.