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POSTED April 21, 2009 BY Bob Kronbauer

He’s talented and charming, the star of a slew of Hollywood movies in all different genres, a one-time New York Marathon competitor, husband to Scarlett Johansson… oh, and a graduate of Kitsilano Secondary! Ryan Reynolds is a national and regional treasure, born and raised in this fair city and always a fan of it. We’re proud to bring you a few of the things that Ryan finds the most awesome about Vancouver…

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What makes Vancouver awesome?
Well, it’s my home – but that isn’t what makes the city awesome. To me, it’s the progressive nature of the city’s people. Not to be overlooked is the overwhelming, jaw dropping, retina-searing beauty of world class mountains literally minutes from downtown.

Who’s your favourite Vancouverite?
My favourite Vancouverite? It’s a toss up, between David Suzuki and Raymond Burr. David Suzuki introduced me to the concept of environmentalism at a very young age. He helped galvanize a movement that became a lifestyle for which I’ve carried over to every aspect of my world. And Raymond Burr was on the popular 80’s legal drama, “Perry Mason.” He had a cool beard.

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SUZUKI AND BURR

What’s your favourite new band from Vancouver? “New” being from, like, the past 5 years.
My favourite new Vancouver band would have to be “The New Pornographers.” Now, I realize they’re not necessarily NEW, but they have the word “new” in their title which must count for something. Also, they happen to be quite awesome. My only critique? Their name is more than a little misleading. As far as I can tell – via 35 seconds of intensive research – is that they’ve contributed exactly zero erotic entertainment to the world, new or otherwise. So in summary, the New Pornographers are really talented musician/liars.

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VISIT THE NEW PORNOGRAPHERS WEB SITE.

What’s your favourite Vancouver band of all time?
My favourite Vancouver band of all time? Well, it’s a toss up between Spirit of the West and Raymond Burr. I used to enjoy “the drink” quite a bit and Spirit of the West has some of the greatest drinking music of all time. I’ve also discovered they sound pretty damn good sober. And Raymond Burr doesn’t play music, but he was on the popular 80’s legal drama, “Perry Mason.” He had a cool beard.

What’s your current favourite restaurant to visit when you’re in town?
It’s not a trip to Vancouver without a late night stop at Benny’s Bagels. Tucked away upstairs, I’ve made a number of significant life decisions while cramming an inhuman amount of bread into my face. Pretty much everything on the menu is good. The bagels are on par with anything you’d find in New York; which I think we can all agree, is the bagel capital of New York.

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A BENNY’S BAGELS MEAL YANKED FROM OUR FRIENDS AT VANCOUVERSLOP.COM

Growing up, what was your favourite restaurant here?
Growing up, my favorite restaurant was probably “The Patty Shop” in Kitsilano. It’s a small family owned Jamaican Patty shop on Macdonald Street. I’m pretty sure it’s still there. My friends and I used to fill up on beef patties and then wander around the neighbourhood showcasing expertly performed acts of hooliganism.

Please put these TV shows filmed in Vancouver in order from your favourite to least favourite. If you want to comment on each of them, that would rule: Danger Bay, Macgyver, The Beachcombers, The X-Files.
I was on the X-Files. I played a character named, Jay “Boom” DeBoom. If I remember correctly, I played a high school student who was murdered shortly after having sex with two female demons. Which, you know, is a metaphor for dating in Hollywood. I liked the remaining shows in this order: Beachcombers (because it was on forever. The show was un-killable). MacGyver (Because Richard Dean Anderson made me believe in magic born of necessity) and finally, Danger Bay (Because you put it on this list).

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What’s the best thing about filming projects in Vancouver?
I get to spend time with my 3 older brothers. Being punched in the thorax by your siblings is a luxury not to be taken for granted. Ever.

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RYAN WITH ONE OF HIS BROTHERS, SHORTLY BEFORE A PUNCH TO THE THORAX

What’s the best neighborhood in the city?
The Commercial Drive area. It’s possibly the coolest neighborhood in North America. Great shopping, restaurants and live music. My other favorite neighborhood is Gastown. Throughout its renaissance the area retained the “rough around the edges” flavour which made it cool to begin with. In Kits, suckers pay 5 dollars for a latte. But in Gastown, you can pay 5 dollars for a latte while watching somebody who just drank a bottle of mouthwash have an argument with a parked car.

What’s your fondest childhood memory of Vancouver?
One of my fondest childhood memories is heading up to Murrin lake and diving for old bottles. Murrin is just off the Sea to Sky Highway and is a perfect place to swim, picnic or rock climb. For some reason, the bottom of Murrin was teeming with old soda bottles from the 50’s. (I wonder if that’s still the case.) I remember diving down about 30 or 40 feet and finding all sorts of old trinkets among the bottles. Most of it was garbage, but to a 14 year old Indiana Jones wannabe, it was like finding the Holy Grail. Nonetheless, I can claim only a handful of perfect days in my life and at least one of them belongs to Murrin. Another belongs to a bottle of Southern Comfort and an INCREDIBLY realistic looking lawn gnome. But that happened in Alberta.

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MURRIN LAKE, PHOTO: PANORAMIO

How was your experience running the New York Marathon?
I was shocked to discover the mental challenge outweighs the physical. A lot of chatter in one’s head. The whole thing was so damned emotional. For the most part, people are running the race for somebody else… A family member they’ve lost, a family member they’re going to lose, or in my case, a father battling Parkinson’s Disease every day. The 26 mile course stretches across all 5 burroughs and is a great way to see New York at its best; in Autumn. I think the most significant wisdom I gained from the experience is how important it is to create new goals for yourself. When you reach those goals, it’s just plain good for your soul. The marathon brought this notion to the forefront for me. And that’s what I limped away with. But before I congratulate myself too much, it’s important to note that during the race I was passed by the following people: A blind man, a one legged woman, an elderly person, a speedwalker, and an overweight guy from Pittsburgh named Steve, who was inexplicably dressed as Batman. I wish I were kidding.

Will you be doing it again next year?
Yes. But only if Elvis Presley releases a new record. And tours.

Have you ever kicked it with Michael J Fox in Vancouver?
Not in Vancouver. I’ve kicked him in New York a few times.

If you were in Vancouver and I handed you 100 bucks, where would you spend it?
I’d spend the first 99 dollars at Wreck beach. And the rest? Foolishly.

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18 Responses to “VANCOUVER’S MOST AWESOME: RYAN REYNOLDS!”

  1. Frank D. Says:
    April 21st, 2009 at 8:14 am

    Well done, Bob K. This “Most Awesome” is of the top-shelf variety.

  2. spencer gilley Says:
    April 21st, 2009 at 9:54 am

    awesome!
    i saw ryan inside of the mac store on broadway one time. he was trying to buy an iphone charger before iphones were available in canada.

  3. dj Says:
    April 21st, 2009 at 9:58 am

    I’ve read him before but he sounds alright!. Some funny stuff

  4. Ryan Narita Says:
    April 21st, 2009 at 10:30 am

    sounds like a super nice dude

  5. jeff Says:
    April 21st, 2009 at 10:54 am

    great interview, nice job bob – fun questions!

  6. Alan Ng Says:
    April 21st, 2009 at 1:12 pm

    I graduated from Kitsilano Secondary as well! “Blue Demon” RAH RAH RAH

  7. p spencer Says:
    April 21st, 2009 at 3:06 pm

    “I’ve kicked him in New York a few times.”

    - hahaha.

  8. jefchoy Says:
    April 21st, 2009 at 5:45 pm

    yeah…i can totally see brother no. one call ryan on his phone
    ‘hello’, then brother no. two….POW!!! right in the thorax….

  9. judith Says:
    April 21st, 2009 at 6:31 pm

    Ok that made me laugh. I love him. Not like that.

  10. lyndsay Says:
    April 23rd, 2009 at 7:56 am

    never gave this guy the time of day before. something about the alliteration in his name. too hollywoody. but after reading this interview he sounds like a real nice, cool dude!!

    also, david suzuki and raymond burr: separated at birth?

  11. rob sluggo boyce Says:
    April 23rd, 2009 at 11:07 pm

    Air flares really made me stand back and go wow , progression.

  12. Britters Says:
    June 9th, 2009 at 8:46 am

    hmm… I think that way too many Canadian actors throw away their nationality and become too Americanized… It’s a shame really.

  13. Randy Laybourne / Lookforwardtothepast Says:
    June 9th, 2009 at 1:51 pm

    Mr Reynolds was on Q today (june 9).
    http://www.cbc.ca/q/pastepisodes.html

  14. Nick Dodd Says:
    August 19th, 2009 at 11:35 pm

    Ryan is a super nice guy, I made him a Latte once (which is what made me laugh so much at that part of the article)…I work at Urban Fare in Yaletown.

    Anyways he had a rough start one Monday morning and we chatted about it for a couple minutes and then he sat, eating his breakfast and reading the paper for about half an hour (he was under some pressure with “work”).

  15. dave Says:
    September 22nd, 2009 at 2:00 am

    “In Kits, suckers pay 5 dollars for a latte. But in Gastown, you can pay 5 dollars for a latte while watching somebody who just drank a bottle of mouthwash have an argument with a parked car.”

    Hilarious.

  16. MurF "the Pilsner Guy" Says:
    October 6th, 2009 at 2:10 am

    Funniest quote I’ve seen in a long time!! My favourite neighborhood was Commercial. But I’m living in Kits now and loving my life right now! Tons of nice people. The beautiful beach, the beautiful people and the delicious MolsonBrewery!! ILMLRN!

  17. diane Says:
    November 24th, 2009 at 9:04 pm

    Does anyone know if the “Patty shop” is still open in Kits? I’m in desperate need to find some good West Indian food in this city. O ya really funny interview.

  18. Al Says:
    January 15th, 2010 at 1:23 pm

    The patty shop is indeed still there.. I had a patty while waiting for my license renewal at the DMV on macdonald. ugly, ugly new licenses. ugh.

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