"I'm Canadian, and so American politics aren't really in my wheelhouse." — Ryan Gosling

My uncle was an Elvis impersonator - his name was Perry, and he went by 'Elvis Perry' - and my work as a wedding singer landed me a spot in his act.

If I eat a huge meal and I can get the girl to rub my belly, I think that's about as romantic as I can think of.

I grew up in a family of strong women and I owe any capacity I have to understand women to my mother and big sister. They taught me to respect women in a way where I've always felt a strong emotional connection to women, which has also helped me in the way I approach my work as an actor.

I left Canada to come to Hollywood to make movies.