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I think there’s a certain objectivity that comes from being Canadian. You’re partly British and partly American; you have a good bird’s-eye view of both countries. So much of the comedy that comes out of Canada is impersonation – it’s less ‘look at me’ than it is ‘look at me playing other people.’

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But I was ready for it and I knew I could do it. I’ve just turned 40, I have a son and I feel more settled and driven than ever. I think my 40s will be my most prolific time. It’s a very rare life you get to lead as a sitcom guy.

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As much as I loved Pacino and De Niro and wanted to be a dramatic actor, I also grew up on sitcoms. I grew up on ‘MAS*H’ and ‘All In The Family’ and ‘Cheers.’ And then around this time – this would have been ’95, ’96 – I was so into ‘Friends’ and ‘Mad About You,’ the idea of being on a sitcom became a very real thing that I wanted.

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April 26, 2024

As much as I loved Pacino and De Niro and wanted to be a dramatic actor, I also grew up on sitcoms. I grew up on ‘MAS*H’ and ‘All In The Family’ and ‘Cheers.’ And then around this time – this would have been ’95, ’96 – I was so into ‘Friends’ and ‘Mad About You,’ the idea of being on a sitcom became a very real thing that I wanted.

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April 26, 2024

But I was ready for it and I knew I could do it. I’ve just turned 40, I have a son and I feel more settled and driven than ever. I think my 40s will be my most prolific time. It’s a very rare life you get to lead as a sitcom guy.

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