Taylor Hackford quotes

Taylor Hackford is an American film director and producer recognized for his work in both cinema and television. Notable for directing acclaimed films such as "An Officer and a Gentleman" and "Ray," his storytelling often explores complex characters and emotional journeys. He has received numerous awards and remains an influential figure in the entertainment industry. Here are 32 of his quotes:

Because when you have millions of people with this kind of need for gratification, and the culture is saying that it's possible for everyone to satisfy all of their needs and desires all of the time, there are obviously going to be clashes - clashes of ego. (Taylor Hackford)
I really believe you can predict when someone has a great attitude, a real well of talent. View quote
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My creative partner is a writer, and he's got an executive producing credit on this film. We've made three films together and I would never underestimate the impact of a writer. View quote
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It's very clearly stated in the film: You make your own choices, and what you're always fighting is ego. View quote
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The SAS is the most elite of the special forces in the world. They are not people who go out and advertise; they keep it inside. They don't want anybody to know about them. View quote
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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. View quote
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The whole concept of the devil is a metaphor on one level. View quote
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It's much easier to work with an unknown. View quote
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If people are worried about the size of their trailers, I kind of say their priorities are off. View quote
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But a writer's contribution is literary and a film is not literary. When you take that stuff off the page, and cast the people who are going to fit into those roles, that's what being a director is. View quote
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I also know what looks good before the camera, how to move the camera, and how to get a story on the screen. (Taylor Hackford)
The director's job should give you a sense of music without drawing attention to itself. View quote
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Show business is one of those things that people can use to get themselves out of the lower rung of society. View quote
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Music has always been an important thing to me in my life and understand I've worked in the music business. View quote
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It was the era of Tab Hunter and Rock Hudson; they all had a certain look. View quote
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It isn't glamorous until after the film is finished, and you are at the premiere and getting your picture on the cover of magazines. View quote
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I make films about working class people. View quote
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I feel very comfortable shooting music, and I think you can see that. View quote
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But the process of making a film is not glamorous. Certainly not my films. View quote
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An actor has to embody a role. View quote
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But, unfortunately, sometimes that affirmation creates a sense that you deserve special treatment and recognition in areas where you're not so talented. (Taylor Hackford)
This devil loves mankind because men are going to always make the choice that will send him into ascendancy. He's been winning the game for a long time. View quote
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Ray Charles, in his own way, it's like at the beginning, Ray Charles changed American music, not once but twice. View quote
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Look at Walter Huston in The Devil and Daniel Webster: It's an incredible performance. View quote
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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. View quote
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Taylor Hackford

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Occupation: American Director
Born: December 31, 1944
Quotes count: 32