Is directing an acquired skill or a gift you're born with?

[refocusedmedia]

But Kevin Smith is a writer/director. Could it be that he's a naturally talented director, but not a talented writer?

The opposite is true, actually.

 

[john threat]

i was born this way!

 

[iamWZA]

Wow, this thread took off. I'll have to dedicate a chunk of time to read your responses tomorrow.