Cobie Smulders

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. ”