Canadians have an abiding interest in surprising those Americans who have historically made little effort to learn about their neighbour to the North.

I'm an immigrant and I've always wanted to write something about America.

There will be good days and bad, which means that some days I may be cranky and some days really cranky!

I think I came to see Islam, or at least one part of Islam, as an important defense mechanism against the commercialization of the world.

Patriotism is (like) loving your family whether it is good or bad, while always striving to make it better. Nationalism simply insists 'Hey my family is the best'.

I have never spent a day in my adult life where I didn't learn something, and if there is a born-again quality to me, that's it.

I don't think a reporter should give advice or make predictions.

Have a sense of humor about life - you will need it. And be courteous.

I think Chris Matthews is a very bright guy. I'd listen to him even if he didn't shout at people.

I don't think anybody who looks carefully at us thinks that we are a left-wing or a right-wing organization.

I'm not a slave to objectivity. I'm never quite sure what it means. And it means different things to different people.

I hate going through this when we just found..., " his voice trailed off."Found what?""Each other, " he finished, half-smiling.

Marriage is not a reform school . . .Instead of you reforming [your spouse], [he or she] will instead influence you.

I'll continue to work to ensure that safety and I am honored to have earned the endorsement of the men and women who provide public safety in our city.

I know for sure that my daughter and wife love me.

I never wanted to be an actor and to this day I don't. I can't get a handle on it. An actor wants to become someone else. I am a song-and-dance man and I enjoy being myself, which is all I can do.

I never really read a character before that I connected with more than Peeta. So, for me, if I couldn't get that job I was like, 'Well, if I can't play practically myself in a movie, what can I play?

When I'm under the gun and I've got pressure on me, I don't panic. I look for the right solution, and then I go for it.

I passionately hate the idea of being with it; I think an artist has always to be out of step with his time.

I do like to dress up and look nice, and I'm inspired by people who do the same - people who express themselves through how they dress.

What lovely things Thy hand hath made.