Quotes / Prima Donna Director

Tama: Now that I'm in the director's chair, I'm not going to tolerate shoddy acting, so keep that in mind.
[...]
Ryuki: I have no idea what you're talking about...
Tama: Shut you stupid mouth, you third-rate, bit-part actor! Are you too much of a moron to figure this out without the director having to tell you everything!?
Ryuki: But...
Tama: Just zip it and play the culprit! If we're doing this, we're going for the Macademy Award!

—AI: The Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative

Tama: ...You're supposed to play the part of the culprit.
Ryuki: But what's the point of-?
Tama: Don't talk back to the director!!! Don't make me throw a fuckin' ashtray at you!

—AI: The Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative

Martin: What, you don't think your brother knows how to direct?
Niles: No, the trouble is he doesn't know how to stop directing.

— Frasier, "Ham Radio"

You signed a contract, and that means I am your God. You will please your God, and if I don't see your ass on set, then I will see your ass in court. Do you understand?

— Flip McVicker, BoJack Horseman

"I should warn you, I am not an easy man to work for. While directing "HATS OFF TO CHANUKAH!" I reduced more than one cast member to tears. Did I expect too much from fourth graders? The review "Play Enjoyed By All" speaks for itself.'

—Llewellyn Sinclair, The Simpsons, "A Streetcar Named Marge"

"All right, it's time to act, my talking props!"

—Marshall Townend, Friends

This is your director and omnipotent master speaking. This is a call for all technical crew to be on-set, now! Where are you?! Get on set now! I expect the actors to be not far behind. You, my prima donnas, have another ten minutes to finish in the canteen and get straight to makeup: I will not suffer stragglers! But I forget - I have the perfect crew! So perfect, I am a genius! I am an artistic genius! Thank you, ladies and gentlemen, and don't let me down. Your public awaits!

—Marvin Maximus Mogul, INTER Active Secret Agent File: Orbit Of Fear

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