I grew up on the edge of a national park in Canada - timberwolves, creeks, snow drifts.

Parodies of commercials are by no means new and have been popular going back to black-and-white TV shows of the '50s.

American Society for Psychical Research Journals were all around the house when I was a kid.

James Brown opened at least six of our House of Blues clubs. He always delivered, but he demanded the respect of an emperor. But, come on, he's James Brown ! ... I got to play on stage with him. Did he ever fine me ? (Brown was known to fine players for flubbing notes or steps) - I would have loved to have been fined by James Brown !

My first jobs were all civil service. At 14, I worked for the Canadian National Railways. At 16, I worked for the Canadian Penitentiary Service.

I love to come in and play with a wig or glasses or clothes. I love using props. I'm from the Peter Sellers school of trying to prepare for the character.

You look at the floor and see the floor. I look at the floor and see molecules.