Some of the greatest talent in the world doesn't come from the U.S... Before you pee your pants calling me ANTI-American, let's get something straight: The Beatles came from Great Britain, The Scorpions came from Germany, and Alanis Morissette came from Canada, as did back-bacon and Hockey, as well as the best bottled water you'll ever taste.
Alanis Morissette is one of the supertalents hailing from Canada. 
'Jagged Little Pill' is still one of my all-time favorite cds. Yes, you can blame Canada for her in-your-face lyrics and no-holds-barred style. I was really hoping 'Under Rug Swept' would have done better, but she's getting on in years.. I think she's pushing 30 now. By then you start to mellow out a little, especially if you're a woman.
Also a credit to the Great White North is 'The Kids In The Hall'. They are almost Monty-Pythonish in their sketch comedy stylings with their female impersonations and many, many gay references. Okay, trivia time: What is the name of the KITH Theme song, and who performs it? Give up? It's 'Shadowy Men On A Shadowy Planet' and the song is 'Having An Average Weekend'. Download it to your music files. It makes great listening. It's one of my favorite MP3s.
Once again, Canada brings us the best in talent by giving us Daniel Lanois, Songwriter/Producer who has produced music for many great bands and performers, such as U2, Peter Gabriel and Bob Dylan. He wrote the music and performed the song 'The Maker' for 'Sling Blade', the award-winning movie starring Billy Bob Thornton.
If you've never seen 'Sling Blade', you should have your head examined. It is by far my favorite movie. The music, as I have told you is written and/or performed by Lanois, gives it a quality that is sometimes sweet and sometimes eerie.
What ever happened to NORM MACDONALD? You remember Norm, the Saturday Night Live comedian who left (or was actually forced to go) and had his own tv show for a short while? I loved that show. I thought he did the weekend update exceptionally well. Have you ever encountered someone who wanted to kick your ass just because you made a joke about their town or country of origin? Yeah. That's why I'm not allowed on several discussion boards anymore. I can laugh at where I'm from. It's far from perfect, that's for sure. They still haven't passed that law about incest and inbreeding here yet. That's why I love imports. It's necessary to meet people from other places, that way our grandchildren aren't drowning in a genetic cesspool. I damn sure didn't marry a local. Who's your favorite Kid In The Hall? I think mine would have to be Dave Foley. I've taken the opportunity to rate each kid according to his greatest talent: David Foley: Best In Drag Scott Thompson: Best in Fag. Bruce McCullough: Shortest Kid Kevin McDonald: Homeliest Kid Mark McKinney: Cutest Overall
And now, here's an Open Letter to Norm Macdonald: Hey Norm, You pissed someone off, didn't you? Was it the 'Clinton' comments? I watched you a few years ago on The View with those dyke bitches, and I think I fell in love. You started in with how Clinton was a 'murderer' and how we couldn't have a murderer in the Whitehouse. I was cheering from my armchair. The 'ladies' were none too happy with this. It would be the last time you would appear on that show, as I believe Joy Bahar pointed that out. It was a beautiful moment. Then there was the time you were on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? and you knew the answer to the million dollar question. You knew, but you took the half million and walked. My admiration for you grew. So where are you now? Oh yeah, one more thing I wanted to ask: Are you related to either Kevin McDonald or Mike McDonald? I notice there's a difference in spelling, but so what? Keep it real, man.
Three reasons why Canada ROCKS!!
You Just Had To Go And Be A Smartass....
You can't go home again, or can you?
What the hell happened? Life was pretty good while you were an SNL cast member, then Lorne Greene, fellow Canadian and producer of the show canned you. I saw a re-run the other day where you were hosting, and they had accused you of not being funny. Huh?
Look for the Union Label
Martha, Kiss My Ass!
It's Like... Poetry, Man!
Gin Blossoms Rock.. Again.
Queen still Rocks You.
Canada isn't just for moose-hunting and hockey anymore.
Naughty and Nice: SCANDAL!
Are you curious and communicative?