“I was an only child, so I was very demanding. I enjoyed it thoroughly,...” — Christopher Plummer Quote

I was an only child, so I was very demanding. I enjoyed it thoroughly, but I wasn't very pleasant.

I think a lot of directors over the years have cast me because they see something of another generation in me: you know, certain people look like they've come from the 19th century. Because I have classical background I suppose that is more suitable to patriarchal roles and easily infuses them.

In Montreal, when I grew up, I'd go to the Notre-Dame Basilica, a gorgeous cathedral in town. I'd listen to huge symphony orchestras, Pavarotti singing operas; that was absolutely marvelous. I like that aspect of the cathedral, the spectacle.

I love trying to give some flesh to rather naked bones sometimes. I've always felt it my duty and to try and bring on the character's off-stage life, what happened that is not revealed.

Not only is my husband the most encouraging partner, he is more demanding than me when it comes to films, wanting me to do better roles.

To get a game show into production is as challenging and as intellectually demanding as it is to write a novel or screenplay.

I always go back to who I am as a player, and what got me into the league. It wasn't by demanding the ball or anything. It was about doing what's best for the team, doing my job the best I can, showing up on film and making the plays when they come my way during games. That's what I focus on every single week.

Fans are demanding. They want to win. They want it now. If you have an injury, they want you back the next day.