Vandervoort Quotes

#1. I got where I am by a combination of guile, street smarts, and perfectly timed assassinations," VanderVoort says. "If you can't out think 'em, out maneuver 'em, or intimidate 'em then be sure to put a bullet between their eyebrows.

Jake Bible

#2. Fear mediocrity,
not failure.

Matshona Dhliwayo

#3. I have a couple of nice guitars that I use, but I don't have anything that I collect. I collect a lot of dust in my apartment, if that counts for anything.

Chris Carmack

#4. I've been lucky to have played a lot of women, over the years, especially in the sci-fi genre. All of them are special to me, in different ways, and I hate comparing them because it's like comparing people. They're different.

Laura Vandervoort

#5. I still want to do a romantic comedy or a western or a gritty independent film ... there's so much that I still want to do.

Laura Vandervoort

#6. Ah,the pure shine of a few moments of heroism, high courage, and derring-do! In its light we genuflect before the Hero, we bask inthe warmth of his Deeds, we tout him, shout him praises, deify him, and, in short, make of him what no mortal could ever be.

Oakley Hall

#7. I do just love the characters in sci-fi, but not necessarily the fact that it's sci-fi.

Laura Vandervoort

#8. I'm a bit of a feminist and very "female empowerment," and women should be able to do what they please.

Laura Vandervoort

#9. I live for the moments that won't die in my memory.

Jenim Dibie

#10. I started doing martial arts when I was about 7, and I got my second degree black belt when I was 19. So I have my second degree black belt, but I've never used it, and I had to stop when I got 'Instant Star' because I couldn't train.

Laura Vandervoort

#11. She wants another spin on the wheel of fortune? This was always my problem with her: I could never tell the difference between the feeling of love and the feeling of danger.

Scott Hutchins

#12. We don't have props or jewelery. You always want something tangible to play with, and we have nothing. I find myself playing with my hands off camera, just because I'm getting a little uncomfortable with the space.

Laura Vandervoort

#13. In terms of acting, we go through phases of being really inspired by film and television and actors and works that we've read.

Laura Vandervoort

#14. As an actor, throughout three years, I've become more comfortable within my own skin and confident.

Laura Vandervoort

#15. People who mind don't matter. But people who matter don't mind.

Dr. Seuss

#16. I don't know what it is about me. I don't know if there's something strange ... but I continue to play aliens, so there's obviously something there.

Laura Vandervoort

#17. The performances make you want to get back out there and try something new and challenge yourself.

Laura Vandervoort

#18. Only when I'm dancing can I feel this free.

Madonna

#19. As a person, you want to feel like you're giving back. That's something I've always enjoyed doing.

Laura Vandervoort

#20. Hollywood is something imagined ... acting is something crafted.

Laura Vandervoort

#21. I've done a lot of sci-fi, so I was a little hesitant because you get pigeonholed into that genre and world. But at the same time, I love sci-fi because the women are so strong and independent and smart.

Laura Vandervoort

#22. The sci-fi fans, in general, do support me, which I love them for. They're great fans.

Laura Vandervoort

#23. I always do my own stunts, as much as possible. I'm a little stubborn about it.

Laura Vandervoort

#24. I'm thrilled to be in sci-fi because they write the women very strong, and you don't often get that on television.

Laura Vandervoort

#25. Every great religion on the planet, regardless of what spiritual or cultural tradition from which it is that it emerges, announces and declares that spiritual mastery is an open possibility for every member of the human race. If that is not true, then the highest promise of God is a lie.

Neale Donald Walsch

#26. I think reading the novels definitely was a good source for me to study from.

Laura Vandervoort

#27. You have no minute to spare ... All you have is to dare! It should be at the back of your mind to beware ...

Israelmore Ayivor

#28. I grew up doing martial arts, and I'm a second-degree black belt.

Laura Vandervoort

#29. They say you get nauseous in a green screen room, but I haven't yet. It's a little odd playing pretend with props and monitors that we're supposed to be watching, but I'll get used to it.

Laura Vandervoort

#30. A lot of people think that reptiles don't feel, and they do. I think everyone should keep in mind what it is they are buying and if it is really worth it to them.

Laura Vandervoort

#31. Not many people read my stuff, but I really like the ones that do.

Brian K. Vaughan

#32. It's easy to do what is not good And things that harm oneself. It's very difficult to do Things beneficial and good.

Gil Fronsdal

#33. I've played such serious characters that no one sees me the way I actually am, which is completely cheesy and goofy, so it would be fun to do a romantic comedy and just have a good laugh.

Laura Vandervoort

#34. I don't necessarily want to know what people are saying when I'm not around, especially if it's about me. I just don't need to hear extra garbage.

Laura Vandervoort