Canadian Quotes

Know that there is so much more to you than your body. It's not just about perfecting the steps; you must trust your instincts to tell deep, emotional stories through the steps that you are performing.

It's a time to reflect and appreciate all the contributions that others have made to my career and my life. My vision is nothing that hasn't been gleaned or understood from watching and working with so many people I admire before me.

It's a different era. Our job now is to show leadership and vision and to help the next generation of artists.

In the world of classical ballet there are only a handful of story ballets, so getting a new one is cause for excitement.

In my life, there have always been people who guided my path, towards the school, towards this company. I didn't know about any of it. I didn't have a plan. It's good fortune and generosity from other people that have given me all I have today.

I want to leave this company in the best possible shape.

I really felt it was time for a new vision.

I know there are going to be big challenges financially, but I'm excited artistically. I think that if the experience is better artistically, then we have more hope in the future.

I know how demanding the process of creation is.

Even if I had nothing to do with the Canada Council, I'd be praying for it.

Dancers, like all performing artists, like nothing better than to be challenged.

Canadians are very proud of me, of my career.

You're terrified that nothing will ever give you the fulfillment that dancing has given you.

Friday night is our date night. We really carve out time for each other.

Surround yourself with people who provide you with support and love and remember to give back as much as you can in return.

There's no way I would have thought I would have had the career that I did and the longevity. Absolutely no idea.

The lack of sweat to get a win is probably a record for me.

Sometimes you're only human and you learn.

No matter how many years you play, it's always something new and exciting. It's sports, you never know what may happen.

Leaf fans loyalty is unshakeable. The fans keep coming back and it hurts, I have been there. I have lost in game six to go to the finals with the Maple Leafs, against Carolina and what a great final that would have been.

It's important for me to have my family close.

I've got a lot to look forward to. I'm trying to be the best father I can, and that's a pretty important role. Some would say it's more important than stopping pucks.

I'm usually a patient guy anyway.

I'm so busy right now, it's the beginning of the hockey season for my kids.

I'm just living my life.

I'd recommend the high road to anybody. You wonder about it and you don't really appreciate it until you do it and you find that it worked for everyone. But I recommend it.

I think you always take pride in how you play.

I think that when you are in the limelight it is part of your obligation to be a good role model. A lot of kids look up to you, and you are given a God-given talent, so it is your responsibility. It isn't hard to deal with. I never have to think twice about doing anything.

I still have the passion to play.

I love my hockey, but if you can do that and go home and just be a dad and husband, then you have the best of both worlds.