The producer's role is to protect the director's vision whil... - Ismail Merchant

"The producer's role is to protect the director's vision while managing reality."

Ismail Merchant Leadership

Film Producer Indian-British 1936–2005

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"The most important thing is to believe in yourself."

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"Integrity is everything."

"One must take responsibility for one's environment."

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