Laura Vandervoort Quotes

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

Originally, when I got the role of Lisa [from Visitors], I was a little concerned, because I was worried I would be typecast as an alien for the rest of my life. But they are so, so different that it wasn't at all a problem. I'm very lucky. I'm blessed to be on another show. I think it's going to do really well.

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.

Hollywood is something imagined ... acting is something crafted.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

We have new technology that allows us ... After we've blocked it, all the actors usually run over to the monitor and we can see the hallways and what's there. But I find it difficult, because you're in such a large room and you feel so small and inadequate. There's so much space around you and actors always want a prop or something just to make it comfortable.

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.

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.

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.