Cobie Smulders Quotes & Sayings

In my early twenties, I had no idea who I was. And I think that's one reason you should try different relationships. I've had good and bad ones, but I took away things from them that helped me become who I am. — Cobie Smulders

I have so many single girlfriends who fit themselves into the mold of what they think a guy's looking for. But being comfortable around men is about being comfortable with yourself. They gravitate toward confidence. Really, that is what they want to be around. — Cobie Smulders

When I want to relax, I plop down on my couch and watch some great movie, usually a British drama - anything with Colin Firth. — Cobie Smulders

You become responsible for a human being, and a lot of people talk about how they've never felt love like this before. You hear all these things before you have a child, and they're all kind of true. It's just dealing with the overwhelming responsibility of like I'm the protector of this child that affected me the most. — Cobie Smulders

People always feel like there's a big split between TV and films: I'm a television actress, I'm a film actress. Maybe that's how it was but I feel like there's not that separation anymore. And actors are able to kind of flow between both worlds - and connect to both audiences. — Cobie Smulders

Luckily I had just finished a Marvel film so I was already in a training mentality and then this movie happened and I was really just trying to focus on like as much cardio as possible because in this film I do a lot of running and a lot of running in 100 degree heat in Austinit was like a sprintit was very much like all one shot running around, sprinting. So I had to build up my cardio to be able to get to that place and also not to like, die. — Cobie Smulders

Kindness is something that I feel is leaving us a little bit - people are getting more self-involved. — Cobie Smulders

I've worn stilettos since I was 12, so I have abused my feet to the point of no return. — Cobie Smulders

I wanted to be a marine biologist my whole life until I graduated high school. And even now, I'm still like, 'Maybe I'll just quit the biz and go to Santa Cruz and study marine biology and have my own research center in the Bahamas.' Yeah, I'm sure it would be just that smooth. — Cobie Smulders

Secretly, or maybe not so secretly, I've always wanted to be a rock star. — Cobie Smulders

I've read a lot of scripts and I'm really luck to be able to play a woman who's funny and can be charming and has a mischievous side to her as well. I'm really lucky. — Cobie Smulders

There's something that feels more organic about watching a stunt that's done by you. There's also a feeling of accomplishment doing it yourself. — Cobie Smulders

Just do your best. I find that if I set that goal for myself and no one else, I feel good. — Cobie Smulders

I do Pilates because it's important for me to have a healthy back when I'm 70 so I'm not hunched over and in pain. — Cobie Smulders

I would really love to sit with Kathryn Hepburn because I find her so interesting. — Cobie Smulders

Staying at home with your kids is probably one of the hardest jobs, emotionally, physically and mentally. — Cobie Smulders

Models need to be unionized. — Cobie Smulders

Before I did 'How I Met Your Mother,' I was not considered a comedic actress. — Cobie Smulders

One of the great things about turning 30 is figuring out how to dress comfortably and still look good. — Cobie Smulders

I love macaroni and cheese. I could eat it every meal of the day. — Cobie Smulders

I never want to lose my Canadian-ness ... and when I say Canadian-ness, I mean down-to-earth. I like being able to not take myself seriously and to not feel entitled. — Cobie Smulders

I think that being a mom has made me a better person. I'm much more patient and much more chill than I was before. — Cobie Smulders

What's more awkward than doing a shower scene? Rehearsing a shower scene. — Cobie Smulders

There's something cool about traveling when you're young. There's a sense of camaraderie. You learn more about yourself. — Cobie Smulders

I'm a big fan of a lot of graphic novels - 'Fables,' 'Y: The Last Man' and 'The Walking Dead,' which I like a lot more. — Cobie Smulders