I wouldn’t want to direct. I see how much work it is.

Meaning of the quote

The quote suggests that directing movies is a lot of hard work. The actor, Devon Sawa, says he wouldn't want to be a director because he can see how much effort and time it takes to do that job. Directing is not easy, and it requires a lot of planning, decision-making, and managing a whole team of people. The actor prefers to focus on his own acting role rather than take on the added responsibility of being a director.

About Devon Sawa

Devon Sawa is a Canadian actor who rose to fame in the 1990s, starring in films like Casper, Now and Then, and Final Destination. He’s also known for his roles in the TV shows Nikita and Chucky, and for portraying the title character in Eminem’s “Stan” music video.

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When the movie’s on, I usually watch more of the audience.

Devon Sawa

Canadian actor

I would like to do something a little bit more edgy.

Devon Sawa

Canadian actor

Final Destination was the closest thing I’ve done to a teen movie but it certainly had an edge to it.

Devon Sawa

Canadian actor

I took six months off, finished high school, and hung out with friends.

Devon Sawa

Canadian actor

I would definitely stay in the business, be behind the camera maybe.

Devon Sawa

Canadian actor

For instance, when I go to the premiere on Tuesday I probably won’t watch the film at all – I’ll be watching the audience just to see their reaction to different moments, what I’m doing right and what I’m doing wrong, stuff like that.

Devon Sawa

Canadian actor

I can’t do talk shows, I don’t do them, just because I get really nervous and fidgeting and shaky.

Devon Sawa

Canadian actor

I’m trying to go through the whole process of high school to college to work.

Devon Sawa

Canadian actor

I’ve never liked the press part of it (no offense), but it comes with the job.

Devon Sawa

Canadian actor

I wouldn’t want to direct. I see how much work it is.

Devon Sawa

Canadian actor

I want do some kind of action movie, car chases and explosions.

Devon Sawa

Canadian actor

I’m living with two guys. I’m living with a slob and a guy who sleeps all day.

Devon Sawa

Canadian actor

Yeah, I love doing ensemble pieces. You get to meet so many new people and make new friends.

Devon Sawa

Canadian actor

I’ve always been interesting in the lighting aspect and always listened to what they were saying.

Devon Sawa

Canadian actor

I don’t think I want to play a teenager anymore.

Devon Sawa

Canadian actor

I was a hyper kid in school and the teacher suggested to my mom she needed to do something with me.

Devon Sawa

Canadian actor

I guess I’m growing up in the film world.

Devon Sawa

Canadian actor

For every 10 good things, there’s always some jerk that wants to say something bad.

Devon Sawa

Canadian actor

Id like to do an action film or a dark sort of independent piece.

Devon Sawa

Canadian actor

The next movie I do is not going to be in school.

Devon Sawa

Canadian actor

You know, I’ve never shot a gun in a movie.

Devon Sawa

Canadian actor

I started off in a small theatre performance company and worked my way into commercials.

Devon Sawa

Canadian actor

I look for things that are going to challenge me as an actor.

Devon Sawa

Canadian actor

I spent most of my high school years on movie sets and I’d have like one teacher, which was really bad.

Devon Sawa

Canadian actor