The cast of 'Vikings' is a real team, a true ensemble. It's a mad, eclectic, great bunch! But we support each other and trust each other completely. There are no egos.

I prefer to stay in shape through doing activities I enjoy, such as climbing, hiking and exploring.

With period dramas, it's very easy to get excited because I love to do them. I'm a history nut and I love to immerse myself in the research.

Except for the point, the still point, There would be no dance, and there is only the dance

My idea of professionalism is probably a lot of people's idea of obsessive.

Clearly, if Confederation is to survive another 100 years, Canada must find a national esprit de corps. Cohesion cannot depend indefinitely on hating Toronto.

She was actively frightened of imparting confidences, because she feared that they might betray the world of oddness that lived inside her

If your opponent cannot do anything active, then don't rush the position; instead you should let him sit there, suffer, and beg you for a draw

I feel like my endurance is actually better. Especially trying to get down to 140, I was experiencing body cramps.

It is essential to learn to enjoy life. It really does not make sense to go through the motions of existence if one does not appreciate as much of it as possible.

What drives me is the prospect of turning an obstacle into a business opportunity, and then growing that into something lasting and rewarding.

Reward excellent failures. Punish mediocre successes.