I didn't have the problem of finding myself at 45 on the wrong course - I always wanted to be a film director.

I owe Bankhead a gift; she made a director out of me.

One final thing a director needs: The ability to say 'I am wrong' or 'I was wrong.' Not as easy as it sounds. But in many situations, these 3 words, honestly spoken, will save the day.

Take it from a director: if you get an actor that Sandy Meisner has trained, you've been blessed.