George Cukor Quotes & Sayings (Page 3)

George Cukor quotes and sayings page 3 (deceased producer born on Jul 7, 1899). These are the last 5 out of 25 quotes we have for him.

“As a professional, it pains me to watch a movie that is botched and amateurish. I prefer directors who have control of both their craft and their ideas.”

“I choose my actors well and get to know the quirks of their personalities - and, most of all, I share humor with them. Then I keep my eyes open when they rehearse and perform, because you never know where the next stimulation comes from.”

“If there is such a thing as 'a Cukor style,' I guess it arises out of two principal factors: my own personalized perception of the world and my ability to deal professionally with actors. As far as perception is concerned, I always try to imagine settings through the best possible eyes.”

“So many directors say nothing beautifully, and so many others say great and profound things but have no idea how to read a light meter or arrange a shot.”

“Women's director! Well, I'm very pleased to be considered a master of anything, but remember, for every Jill there was a Jack. People like to pigeonhole you - it's a shortcut, I guess, but once they do, you're stuck with it.”