Quotes from Jean-Marc Vallee

You've got to trust your instincts, your judgment and trust the storytelling that came before and the quality of the acting with the emotion.

As a director, try to be humble and not to overdo it, not overcoverage and over-covering the scene.

I love actors, and I love projects that give them space and room, and I aim for these projects where the characters are that important.

I'm a writer and director, and I like to do that, but for some reason, it's become part of the industry and part of the job to go, 'Alright, let's talk about it!'

I'm Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Adrenaline makes me change.

I was supposed to do only one or two episodes of 'Big Little Lies,' but I realized I couldn't just step away.