Quote by Tony Gilroy

The writing is really hard. You're alone. It really pulls it out of you. You pull it out of your head. But when you're a director, you're shopping - you're picking this actor, you're picking this scene. It's like the most intense kinetic high-speed shopping of all time. You sit in a chair and it will all come rushing at you like a wind tunnel.

The writing is really hard. You're alone. It really pulls it

Summary

This quote highlights the contrasting experiences of being a writer and a director. It suggests that writing is a challenging and isolating process that requires the writer to delve into their own thoughts and ideas. In contrast, being a director is likened to a fast-paced and exhilarating shopping spree, where various elements are picked and chosen to bring a project to life. The quote emphasizes the intensity and rapidity of the decision-making involved in directing, compared to the introspective nature of writing.

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By Tony Gilroy

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