I'm not used to being in front of a camera as myself. I'm not used to watching myself as myself.

There’s obviously a lot of tragedy in comedy; I really enjoy the paradox of what a really good comedy is.

The relationships I've had with my girl friends are so powerful and meaningful. Without them I truly don't know what I'd do.

Scientists and religious leaders, activists and first nation leaders, CEOs of corporations and actors, all of us need to come together right now, because the planet is in a lot of pain. My job doesn’t always feel like an integral part of the change that needs to occur. If I can offer, in my profession, to do things that are going to allow more people to connect with certain issues, then I hope it’s useful.

I'm a tomboy from Nova Scotia.

I'm actually just playing honest, whole young women.

Love, the beauty of it, the joy of it and yes, even the pain of it, is the most incredible gift to give and to receive as a human being. And we deserve to experience love fully, equally, without shame and without compromise.