Quotes from Laura Vandervoort

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

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 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'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.

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.

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.

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

I want to be completely honest, I have to say that I love the intimacy of the camera.

I do just love the characters in sci-fi, but not necessarily the fact that it's sci-fi.

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

The performances make you want to get back out there and try something new and challenge yourself.

I'm a bit of a feminist and very "female empowerment," and women should be able to do what they please.

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 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.

We goofed around a lot and acted silly. It was great working with Mark Wahlberg too. Some off scenes I had with him I was terrified to do, but he was great.

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

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.

Working with them was a great experience. Victor Garber, Stephen McHattie and Ray Liotta - they were all bang-up.