But when I direct I become possessed, a possession I've never quite understood.
Ted Kotcheff

Everything about filmmaking tries to distract you from that first fine rapturous vision you have of the film.
Ted Kotcheff

I have a bad reputation for being temperamental.
Ted Kotcheff

I have as much artistic freedom in my television work as I have in my films.
Ted Kotcheff

I wanted to make Canadian films, and I ended up making American films.
Ted Kotcheff

I'm not an easygoing guy as a director.
Ted Kotcheff

My plan was to stay in Canada to make films.
Ted Kotcheff

Sylvester has a great popular sense, as good as any writer I've ever worked with. He knows what audiences want to see, and what they don't want to see.
Ted Kotcheff

When you meet me, I can be charming and intelligent and reasonable.
Ted Kotcheff

When you're actually making the film, you're constantly battling to maintain its integrity.
Ted Kotcheff