I like acting for myself as a director. I act and I know that I'll have a chance to have some say in what gets used and that I'll be able to give myself enough takes and be on the same page as myself about how the scene should play.
No other offense has ever been visited with such severe penalties as seeking to help the oppressed.
Be fond of the man who jests at his scars, if you like; but never believe he is being on the level with you.