Cobie Smulders

I've been in 'Avengers' films, but I don't do a lot of the action parts. There are superheroes in the movie! People would much rather see them fight each other!

I remember taking a self-defence class when I was 16, and of course I don't remember any of it.

The L-Word' was such a great show because of the amazing writing and characters, but maybe because it was such a new concept, people couldn't pick up on it, but I think it was down to the dynamic characters and how well done it was.

I try to take an exercise class twice a week.

I wish that we, as women, spent as much time on the well-being of our insides as we do with our looks on the outside.

The Marvel world is a pure joy to be a part of.

I'm always looking for interesting stories, and I feel in independent film there's more opportunity.

Self-defence helps with your confidence, and if you ever find yourself in that type of situation, you are more physically capable.

The great thing about being on a series for nine years is you get to see the characters grow and change.

Canadians have an inherent good nature, and they are used to being made fun of.

I've been doing 'How I Met Your Mother' for so long, and it's been so great, and I just feel like it's second nature at this point.

The hardest thing is getting fake hit. You really have to sell it. Somebody comes at you and stops a couple inches from your face. You have to react like it's painful. In my training, those were the days I was more sore, doing gut punches or getting thrown against walls. You're moving your body in a way that's not natural.