I don’t really enjoy filming.

There are things that Scotsmen get and other people don’t get in the dialogue. Scottish characters can be pinpointed by a phrase, targeted very quickly.

I’m not fond of any of my films in an intimate way, but Gregory’s Girl would be number 4 on my list.

I was quite surprised how easily people wanted to pigeonhole things I’ve done.

At the moment, my mother is the only one left in Glasgow, although it’s certainly my home.

I’d made these experimental films but I thought the major chore of a filmmaker was to relate to actors.

I didn’t think Comfort and Joy was going to be a box-office smash.

It’s easier for me to get three times the amount of money I really want.

I don't see there has been any progress as far as incubating new businesses.

In Toronto, I've met other director like me, in the wings of the studio industry and with a lively desire to maintain our independence, people like Paul Cox of Australia and Alan Rudolph, who works in the eye of the storm in Los Angeles.