I have a bad reputation for being temperamental.
But when I direct I become possessed, a possession I've never quite understood.
When you meet me, I can be charming and intelligent and reasonable.
When you're actually making the film, you're constantly battling to maintain its integrity.
I wanted to make Canadian films, and I ended up making American films.
Everything about filmmaking tries to distract you from that first fine rapturous vision you have of the film.