Canuck Quotes

Canuck Quotes Bruce Cockburn

“When the Sept.11 thing happened and all that’s followed it, I felt first of all what good are songs in a context like this? Everything I’d written to that point seemed kind of meaningless. But then better judgement took hold and I realized that now more than ever we need to engage in the sharing [...]

14Jan2010 | Pat Williams | View Comments | Continued

Canuck Quotes Julie Payette

“I also remember Toronto as a place where I was able to pursue many of my personal interests, ranging from sports to cultural activities. One of my most marking memories (besides participating in the annual climbing of the CN Tower stairs) was the privilege of singing with the Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra throughout my entire stay.” [...]

18Dec2009 | Pat Williams | View Comments | Continued

Beer Quotes

“My brother and I used to say that drowning in beer was like heaven, eh? Now he’s not here and I got two soakers, this isn’t heaven, this sucks!” Rick Moranis As Bob in the movie Strange Brew

30Nov2008 | Submit to Canadiana Connection | View Comments | Continued

Dan Aykroyd Quotes

“If it hadn’t been for Carleton [University], The Blues Brothers movie would never have been made.” “I never wanted to be a solo act. My strength is in collaboration, and I feel a kinship with an ensemble to make a project whole.” “As soon as we met there was an instant rapport. It was like [...]

29Nov2008 | Pat Williams | View Comments | Continued

Barenaked Ladies Quote

“Near where I live there’s a viaduct Where people jump when they’re out of luck Raining down on the cars and trucks below They’ve put a net there to catch their fall Like that’ll stop anyone at all What they don’t know is that when nature calls you go” From The Barenaked Ladies song “War [...]

27Nov2008 | Pat Williams | View Comments | Continued