A lot of films in Canada are subsidized by the government, and compared to a studio, the government really stays out of your face creatively.

You have a lot more freedom to explore and improvise in a Canadian film, which you might not have when there's 13 different production companies that all have serious equity investments.

I grew up always wanting to act, always knowing that's what I wanted to do.

The fundamentals of what I'll do to prepare for a role don't really change. They evolve as you work with more actors and you pick up more tricks.

I know for me, specifically, L.A. is just an overwhelming and scary place. I like spending part of my year there, but I love having Canada as my home to come back to.

For me, selfishly, Toronto is my favorite city in the world. It's the greatest city and you have the whole world here.

Generally Canadian films are smaller. I think the market here is a tenth of the size of the States. So there's less resources to put into the films.

By far, the content of Canadian films. You're able to push the envelope in ways you can't in the U.S., I find. But also, because of the budgets and everything, it's all condensed, quick, and short.

If you want to be on top, you've got to have broad shoulders, because as fast as you get there, the faster they try to knock you down.

Although you feel tepid, approach with confidence, for the greater your infirmity the more you stand in need of a physician.

You structure your system to fit him if he's going to be your guy.

The mischiefs of anarchy have been equaled by the mischiefs of government.

It's simple until you make it complicated.

The real literary editors have mostly been fired. Those that remain are all 'bottom line' editors; everything depends on the money.

Do not try to be what you are not, be what you are. The Universe has a built in truth recognizer, what ever is false about you, it will expose to light, either through you or others, pay attention.

Obviously, I'll keep fighting to uphold the Constitution.

I hated the soup and felt little for the can.

Teamwork is the ability to work as a group toward a common vision, even if that vision becomes extremely blurry.