amyadamns:

As an actor you are always someone else’s tool. You can have a connection with them and you can share their point of view, but ultimately you are helping them reflect. After acting for 20 years, I wanted to tell the things I reflect on. Instead of imposing my point of view I chose to direct. In the United States, it’s different. There, stars have their own system and actors are very powerful and end up imposing their point of view.