David Thacker
Born on the 21st of December 1950, David Thacker pursued a career that moved across three distinct disciplines — film, theatre, and television — working as a director in each of those forms over the course of his professional life.
His practice as a theatre director brought formal recognition when he received the Laurence Olivier Awards. That acknowledgement sits alongside his work in television and film, two mediums that drew his attention alongside the stage. The range across these three areas — live performance, the screen, and broadcast — describes a career that did not settle into a single mode of directing but instead extended across the full breadth of dramatic production.
The Laurence Olivier Award remains the most concrete point of external recognition attached to Thacker's name in the available record. For a director whose work encompassed theatre, film, and television, that award marks a moment when his contributions were formally noted.
Quotes by David Thacker
I'm confident we'll be ready to play Bedford North Lawrence (tonight in Martinsville).
I know that I am a leader on this team. We went through a stretch in that game where we'd hit a 3-pointer, then they'd hit a basket. It was back and forth, and every possession was big. I just knew I needed to hit some big shots.
Nobody is really giving us credit for being able to win the game. But I think we've played a pretty tough schedule this year. I think the reason there are so many upsets in the sectional and regional is because it comes down to who wants it more. It comes down to who hits the big shot, who locks down and plays defense. Anyone can win.
My freshman year, we all sat and watched as the seniors fought for a sectional championship but didn't get it. We knew any of those games last week could be our last game, so we gave it everything we had.