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

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

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

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

I have a bad reputation for being temperamental..

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

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

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

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