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Rick Mercer is a renowned Canadian comedian, born on October 17, 1969. He is known for his unique humor style and satirical commentary, often starring or writing for television shows and movies.

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“The US is our trading partner, our neighbour, our ally and our friend... and sometimes we'd like to give them such a smack!”

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Author:Rick Mercer

“When I think about what makes Canada great, fresh water is right at the top of the list. We have over two million lakes in this country and more than enough people who are willing to mess with them. My Canada includes weird scientists who are devoted to keeping our water clean. When we stand up and we sing O Canada, we pledge to stand on guard for thee. If that doesn't include our water, we might as well sit down and give up.”

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“Canadians want to know that our trade with the United States will continue and that we won't get into any kind of trade war with the United States.”

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“I think when Justin Trudeau tweets - and Justin Trudeau tweets just like Donald Trump tweets. He occasionally just tweets things. And when he tweets that we're welcoming everyone, I mean, we're not a utopia for immigration as well. I mean, we have all sorts of issues that are very similar to the United States.”

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Author:Rick Mercer

“I think Canadians, by and large, during the American election, every time Donald Trump talked about NAFTA, we felt that he was talking about Mexico. Now, if Donald Trump tears up NAFTA, there is still a Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement. And we all assume that we will revert back to that agreement, which is essentially the same as NAFTA except Mexico is no longer at the table. I think, you know, that is what we are hoping for.”

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“America and Canada are the best friends. We've always been the best friends.”

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“I think Donald Trump realizes that if the story, in a day or two, is that the United States is in a war of words with Canada, people are going to go - well, good Lord, if he can't get along with Canada, he can't get along with anyone. And I think he realizes that that friendship has to endure and has to continue.”

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Author:Rick Mercer

“Do the unexpected. Take 20 minutes out of your day, do what young people all over the world are dying to do: vote.”

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“If someone says, hey, you know, this long weekend, let's go skydiving - I would say, no, are you nuts? I'd just as soon sit down and have a cup of tea.”

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“I get to do the most amazing things. We call it Host in Peril quite often, because people love to see me risk my life or be in danger.”

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“I am very excited to accept the role of Honorary Patron with Hope Air because of the national scope of the organization and the very real impact they have on Canadians who need to travel to healthcare.”

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“And in Canada we, you know, it costs us three or $400 million to have an election. You know, it's always been my position that we shouldn't complain about that; that's the price of admission for a living in a great democracy.”

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“And in English Canada, no one really knows where the support is coming from, but Conservatives would assume that it's bleeding from the Liberals. So we have a divided left in Canada.”

Knows Left Support Assuming Canada Divided Bleeding

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“Being attached to America these days is like being in a pen with a wounded bull.”

America These Days Pens Wounded Bulls

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“I always knew I was gay. I always knew that somehow it would work out.”

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“I don't believe in outing people. It's up to the individual, but there's nothing wrong putting the pressure on.”

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“I like to think of myself as an equal opportunity offender.”

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“I'm fortunate that I'm employed. And if you're in show business, of course, every night you go to bed and go, oh my god, tomorrow I'll never, ever work again.”

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“The United States were a 35-year-old man, I think he'd be in a mental institution. Violent tendencies - delusions of grandeur - medicate heavily.”

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“A good rant is cathartic. Ranting is what keeps me sane. They always come from a different place. Take the prime minister, for example. Sometimes when I rant about him, I am angry; other times, I am just severely annoyed-it's an important distinction.”

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“In the United States I have always believed that there was a big difference between Conservative and stupid. Boy is it getting harder to prove that one by the minute.”

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“In Canada... we should be there for the nurses, cause they are always there for us.”

Should Causes Canada Nurse

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“When we stand up and we sing O Canada, we pledge to stand on guard for thee. If that doesn't include our water, we might as well sit down and give up.”

Ifs Giving Wells Might Water Giving Up Down And Thee Canada Pledge

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“We demand that the government of Canada force Stockwell Day to change his first name to Doris. "Why do this," you may ask? Because it'll be fun.”

Firsts May Government Asks Names Fun Force Change Demand Canada Dori

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“The Liberal Party of Canada, heading into an election, at the last minute they always stand up and they say: We know there's people out there that want to vote NDP and God love you. But if you vote for them you're throwing your vote away.”

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“Here's to democracy. May we get the government we deserve.”

May Government Democracy Deserve

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“Things are pretty good in Canada. We weathered the recession fairly well. And, of course, were up here up living here, we're watching American news and we're constantly saying, wow, it's not as bad as it is in the United States.”

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“In Canada you grow up - we're next to the United States. We're watching whatever you're watching. We're following your news. It's obvious that we are inundated with American cultural information and political information. Whereas the opposite is not true.”

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“It's no longer good enough for us to tell kids who are different that it's gonna get better. We have to make it better now.”

Different Enough Kids Get Better Good Enough Better Now

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“It's a brave new world. I'm 42 years old. I certainly wasn't out in high school.”

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“Stephen Harper, who's the prime minister of Canada, he is saying that this - we have to give him a majority government, otherwise there will be a Separatist coalition. And he says it every minute.”

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“You know, we have main English language parties, federalist parties, and traditionally the ones to watch would be the Conservatives, who form the government, and then the Liberals.”

Knows Government Would Be Form Language Party Watches English Language Federalist

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“I'm very lucky, because my beat is current events. And events are changing all the time.”

Events Lucky Beats Currents Current Events

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“The reality is that when three or four networks are at the table with three or four political parties, someone is going to be the victim.”

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“Yes, it gets better, but I also understand that saying to a 15-year-old that, 'Oh, don't worry, just wait a year', is like saying 'Wait a lifetime', but every single person has the right to go to school and not be afraid.”

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About the Author

Born: October 17, 1969
Known for: Comedian
Quotes: 35

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