"Some actors just won't bend, and then it's a bitch. You either fight or find ways of putting your words in their mouth and letting them say it back at you"

This quote by Richard Donner speaks with the difficulty of working with stars who hesitate to take direction. He is stating that when a star is unwilling to bend to the director's vision, it can be a tight spot. The director is then confronted with two choices: either fight with the star to get them to do what is required, or find a method to get the star to state the lines in a manner that is true to their own style. This can be a difficult task, as it requires the director to be creative and discover a way to make the actor comfy with the lines while still communicating the desired message. Eventually, it depends on the director to find a way to make the star feel comfortable and get the efficiency they require.