You really have to act your pants off to stay alive. I thrive on that; I rise to the occasion of the circumstances.

I think always as an actor. I go in knowing how I'm going to play it. That's about it.

Personally, I love Toronto.

Certainly, I look for different characters 'cause I always like to keep people guessing, and I also don't like to get typecast. I made a concerted effort, last year and this year, to get a range of characters, just to show people the range that I have, and for them to be able to see the artistry beyond the color.

I'm known for playing bad guys, so this was an interesting departure from what I'm known to play, which is a softer, more likable, affable character.

I've never been really great at trusting anybody, just because of the way I grew up.

I've played different nationalities, and everything from vulnerable to strong to crooked to demented. It just increases your possibilities of work because, if people know you can do just about anything, then you're going to get more offers. That's what I want to do.