“It is better to serve than be served.”— Lailah Gifty Akita Related Quotes “The first work of the director is to set a mood so that the actor’s work can take place, so that the actor can create. And in order to do that, you have to communicate, communicate with the actors. And direction is about communication on all levels.”– William Friedkin “Once you get a spice in your home, you have it forever. Women never throw out spices. The Egyptians were buried with their spices. I know which one I’m taking with me when I go.”– Erma Bombeck “I refuse to live in a constant fighting match, Landon. It will not do!’ ‘And I’ve tried living without you, and it just won’t do!”— J.L. Sheppard