Well, in one article, he said "I actually like it [singing] better than acting. It is more immediate." (Calgary Sun, 4 September 1996)

I call it singing... I think others might call it croaking." (TV Week, 1995) or "It's a great hobby and fun to do." (Canoe web site, 13 March 1998)

Sleep. He actually said in a few interviews, during his Due South days, that he liked to sleep. That was probably due to the hectic and long schedule a TV show entails. He "loves to cook."

Paul and David met 15 years ago (1983); in fact, they met when Paul was going out with the woman who is now David's wife.

Paul seems to favor casual attire such as blue jeans and T-shirts. He has been seen on many occasions, such as TV interviews and public appearances, in a black leather jacket, which appears to be a personal favorite. He wore in the cover of his CD, Two Houses, as well.

Paul was born in Calgary, Alberta [Canada] but as a child, traveled the globe. His father was a Tank Commander in the Canadian Army (Royal Canadian Dragoons), so consequently Paul and his brother were "Army brats." They lived in Canada, Germany, England (when he was around six years old), Washington DC (early teens), Toronto (as a teen). He said he was raised in 'outposts from Washington to Lahr.

He has a Golden Retriever named Chester (born around '96/97). He recently (1999) acquired a new quarter horse (stands 16 and a half hands high) named Mr. Dunne. (BBC Online Interview, 7 June 1999)

His father, Bob Gross, is a retired Canadian Army Tank commander (Royal Canadian Dragoons). He is now head of Bandland Books or a 'publising mogul,' according to Paul. (Toronto Star, 13 September 1998) Paul said his father was "not military at all." Bob Gross traveled the world in the military, and after being stationed in New Brunswick, he was a military attache in Washington DC for three years. He retired 20 years ago (from 1998) and purchased a 600 acre ranch near Steeville Bridge (Alberta).

mentioned earlier in this FAQ, he's been influenced by a number of playwrights. However, he credits University of Alberta teachers such as Tom Peacocke and Victor Becker, with leaving him with a lasting impression about the nature of acting. (Edmonton Express, 10 June 1996)

Singing for Snorers comprises 3 graded CDs and a 48 page booklet providing information on snoring, the exercise programme and, as a visual aid, all the sounds used in the exercises. Each CD contains clear verbal instructions and an opportunity to practise the sounds and tunes. A straight run through of the exercise programme is placed at the beginning of each CD for easy daily access. The CDs are practised sequentially at your own pace, but generally for at least one month each.

He's been quoted saying different things: Early in his career, he referred to his many careers as "hobbies," and explains away his multiple talents [playwright / actor / musician]. "I have a really short attention span," says Gross. (Calgary Herald, 24 November 1989) and then on said "I'm not sure if acting is a fit occupation for an adult.

When he did Romeo & Juliet in 1984 in High Park, he received love letters and 'sighing accolades' from scores of female fans. "I got some very strange letters. Yes, you could call them groupies." (GLobe & Mail, 30 November 1985) Paul has several idols when it comes to writing, but he has mentioned being a fan of Hal Linden in the ABC sitcom "Barney Miller." When Paul worked with Hal Linden on "The Ray Bradbury Theatre," he said he called Hal "Barney.

For the vast majority of people singing is a healthy pursuit and one that is positively good for both body and mind; but if you have a health problem that you think might be affected adversely by energetic singing, do look after yourself and consult your doctor before starting these exercises.

The noun "singing" is not in many dictionaries. Despite this, it is the usual term over most of the area where Sacred Harp singing is prevalent, and is preferred by most traditional singers, though the term "sing" may also be encountered.

Of course not. At a typical Sacred Harp singing or convention, most of those who attend have come to participate in the singing, as well as other activities. There are always some, however, who prefer to sit and listen. They may include former singers, lifelong listeners, and curious newcomers.

To prepare for his role in the play 'Observe the Sons of Ulster,' Paul travelled to Northern Ireland with fellow cast member Brian Campbell, where they tried to pick up convincing Irish accents and tasted the cleansing ales.'" (Calgary Herald, 18 March 1988) When he worked on Buried on Sunday, he went out with the fisherman in the morning and helped pulled in the mackeral net. On Tales of the City, he met and talked with author Armistead Maupin.

He had a sarcastic reply to say to one newspaper: "Country is cool; it's only three chords. And if you find something dear to say about your truck, you're in." (Calgary Sun, 17 April 1994).

After his very long and ardurous experience on the Canadian miniseries Chasing Rainbows, Paul jokingly said the experience left him with a pathological fear of TV series. However, "That's not to say television can't be brilliant. I've seen stuff that has just blown me away, The Singing Detective, A Very British Coup - now that's when TV can really sail. I thought Barney Miller was a brilliantly written, even though you could predict the outcome of every single story two lines into it.

When he did his first CBS press junket for Due South he did 38 on-camera interviews in one day. "The machine of American public relations is just enormous. I'd never encountered it before. In Canada, you do a show, you do a couple of interviews, it goes to air and you hope people watch it." (TV Week, 4-10 March 1995)

In a 1998 Toronto Star, Paul Gross waxed poetic over a recent book: "Why I love reading Charles Frazier: "Cold Mountain" is a rare and luminous gift. Rarely have I encountered a first novel steered by a more confident hand, a more accurate eye or so large a heart. The horrors are teeth-rattling, the beauties are agonizing and if you don't fall in love with Inman and Ada you should go see a doctor about your heart - you may not have one.