“In the years that I was fortunate to work with Ken on Malcolm in the Middle, he had an uncanny ability to guide actors right to the heart of a scene and reveal its truths. He admits that he doesn’t have all the answers, he’ll make mistakes, and at times he’ll struggle, but as he says in the book, ‘It’s the struggle to get it right that makes us human.'”
-Bryan Cranston

“Good luck finding a more kind, passionate, and talented director alive than Ken. Seriously, good luck.” 
-Tig Notaro

“’Action!’ is what most directors bark out to begin a scene. But Ken Kwapis starts by gently intoning the words ‘Go ahead…’ That simple suggestion assures everyone they’re in smart, capable, humble hands. That’s how you’ll feel reading this book. And so, if you’re anxious to discover how a top director always brings humor, honesty, and humanity to his work, all I can tell you is…Go ahead.” 
-Larry Wilmore

“A vital, magnificent manifesto on the art and craft of directing, written with emotional, instinctual and intellectual depth by one of America’s most beloved film and television directors”
-Amber Tamblyn

“Practical advice from a director’s long and varied experience….[Kwapis] creates helpful checklists, suggestions, and breakdowns of scenes he has directed or analyzed from others’ work, as well as plenty of lively anecdotes. An entertaining and informative guide for film buffs and filmmakers.”
-Kirkus Reviews

“An enjoyable memoir that offers
lessons of filmmaking, what counts as success in Hollywood,
and the magic of film.”
-Library Journal

“[Kwapis’] illuminating memoir will appeal to both film and TV buffs and aspiring directors.”

-Booklist