Advice for directors

Spotted these... er... gems on a mailing list:
> 1. Pick or write your own material.
> 2. Know the story.
> 3. Know the characters.
> 4. Do not try to find exercises for actors.
> 5. Cast well - direct less.
> 6. Trust your instincts.
> 7. Do not let actors direct other actors.
> 8. Demand that actors learn the words.
> 9. Demand the best that each actor has.
> 10. Keep your car near the rear exit on
> opening night and leave the engine running.
And if these were the 10 best bits of advice i could think of for a budding director, i think i'd leave the engine running too. I'm sure we can all do better than this.
Anyone care to submit their own? I'm going to work on one in between writing Christmas cards :)
Cheers
Grant