Quote by Campbell Scott

Directing is: you're overwhelmed the whole time. Your mind never stops. If you care about it. You wake up in the morning and you begin thinking about it and then you go to sleep at night and you're still thinking about it.

Directing is: you're overwhelmed the whole time. Your mind n

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This quote provides insight into the demanding nature of directing. It suggests that being a director involves constant mental engagement and conscientiousness. The quote emphasizes that dedicated directors are always consumed by their projects, with their thoughts persistently revolving around them from morning until night. It conveys the idea that directing requires a continuous state of overwhelm and an unwavering commitment to the craft.

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