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
Ray Charles, in his own way, it’s like at the beginning, Ray Charles changed American music, not once but twice. – Taylor Hackford
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. – Taylor Hackford
If people are worried about the size of their trailers, I kind of say their priorities are off. – Taylor Hackford
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. – Taylor Hackford
Music has always been an important thing to me in my life and understand I’ve worked in the music business. – Taylor Hackford
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. – Taylor Hackford
It’s very clearly stated in the film: You make your own choices, and what you’re always fighting is ego. – Taylor Hackford
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
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. – 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. – Taylor Hackford
Show business is one of those things that people can use to get themselves out of the lower rung of society. – Taylor Hackford
The director’s job should give you a sense of music without drawing attention to itself. – Taylor Hackford
I really believe you can predict when someone has a great attitude, a real well of talent. – Taylor Hackford
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. – Taylor Hackford
Look at Walter Huston in The Devil and Daniel Webster: It’s an incredible performance. – Taylor Hackford
