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" I'd ice-skated before, because I'm Canadian and that's what you do as a kid, but I'd never, ever been on quad skates. "
Ellen Page
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" And I've shot in Prince Edward Island winters, I mean, I've shot in some intense, intense temperatures. "
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" I'm a tomboy from Nova Scotia. "
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" I think the Smart Car is awesome. The only problem is I've been on the freeway and felt like I was going to be blown away like a Tim Hortons coffee cup, so I may have to upgrade to a Mini Cooper - something a little stronger. "
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" I was maybe 10 or 11 when I saw 'Titanic.' And, yes, I was a fan. I loved it. "
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