Acting is really scary, but it's also challenging, fun, hard work. There's always an element of improvisation with every actor, even when something is really scripted.
Michael Pitt

All these directors who do different locations forget that one room can be shot from a million different angles and a million different ways. When I direct a movie, I'm going to use that.
Michael Pitt

I feel that film, as opposed to theatre, is about capturing that one, real moment.
Michael Pitt

I think in some ways you learn more from the things you don't like than the things you do.
Michael Pitt

I think Van Sant is the most important American director we have. He takes the most risks. He's just pure to me.
Michael Pitt

It sounds cliche, but success is your friends, your family, what you do, and if you're happy when you wake up.
Michael Pitt

People don't want to be plagued by not knowing-they want answers.
Michael Pitt

There are two kinds of directors: There's the kind where two plus two equals four, and you have to help them figure it out. And then there's the kind that throws you in a room, locks the door, sets the house on fire and films it.
Michael Pitt

When actors give their input, it can be very ego-driven, and directors are scared of that.
Michael Pitt