Robin Williams, by the way, is the most consummately skilled actor, and one of the funniest people I've ever encountered.

I indeed had only one scene, one speech, one little speech, but it was with Robin Williams.

Indeed, the actor's lot is a much harder one than that of the director's, from one simple standpoint: The actor has to play the eight shows a week.

As an actor, I felt I couldn't compete. I wasn't as cute as the leading man; I wasn't as brilliant as Robin Williams.

It does make you a better director and a better actor.

You know, working as an actor, I'm always working within my own imagination.