1.
I have as much artistic freedom in my television work as I have in my films.
Ted Kotcheff
2.
I have a bad reputation for being temperamental.
Ted Kotcheff
3.
When you meet me, I can be charming and intelligent and reasonable.
Ted Kotcheff
4.
Everything about filmmaking tries to distract you from that first fine rapturous vision you have of the film.
Ted Kotcheff
5.
I'm not an easygoing guy as a director.
Ted Kotcheff
6.
But when I direct I become possessed, a possession I've never quite understood.
Ted Kotcheff
7.
When you're actually making the film, you're constantly battling to maintain its integrity.
Ted Kotcheff
8.
My plan was to stay in Canada to make films.
Ted Kotcheff
9.
I wanted to make Canadian films, and I ended up making American films.
Ted Kotcheff