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

- Ted Kotcheff

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

- Ted Kotcheff

I'm not an easygoing guy as a director.

- Ted Kotcheff

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

- 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

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

- Ted Kotcheff

My plan was to stay in Canada to make films.

- Ted Kotcheff

I have a bad reputation for being temperamental.

- Ted Kotcheff