Laura Vandervoort

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'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.

I grew up doing martial arts, and I'm a second-degree black belt.

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

I don't necessarily want to know what people are saying when I'm not around, especially if it's about me. I just don't need to hear extra garbage.

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 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.

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.

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.

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