[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f1Qeri-aLdGnDYHAIyE8LTaax7_g4zuJnt25AvUsv3Ig":3,"$fbuWpcz8nP9yUJHgrOJPr5O6PkKGXVXQTpHJ75B3i6P4":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},146525,"Kris Holden-Ried","K",11,null,"kris-holden-ried",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":118},[14,23,34,40,51,62,73,84,96,107],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":22},1662685,"I grew up reading a lot of fantasy/sci-fi.",4,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nKris Holden-Ried, the Canadian actor known for his roles in \"Lost Girl\" and \"Shadowhunters,\" has spoken about the significant influence of fantasy and science fiction on his early life and reading habits. Growing up, he was exposed to a diverse range of stories that sparked his imagination and creativity. This quote suggests that his fascination with these genres began at a young age, shaping his perspective and artistic interests.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote reveals a counter-intuitive truth: the importance of escapism in personal growth and development. On the surface, it appears to be a simple statement about Holden-Ried's reading preferences, but it actually highlights the value of immersing oneself in fictional worlds as a means of exploration and self-discovery. This approach challenges the conventional notion that individuals must confront harsh realities to mature and grow.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, try embracing the power of escapism as a tool for creative problem-solving and personal growth. By engaging with fantasy and science fiction, you can cultivate a more open-minded and imaginative approach to challenges, allowing you to think outside the boundaries of conventional solutions and tap into your full creative potential.",{"id":24,"quote_text":25,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":26,"source":27,"quote_tag":28,"commentary":9},1662682,"I grew up reading a lot of fantasy/sci-fi. It was really all I read - anything from 'Dragonlance,' when I was 12, to 'The Wheel of Time' and Robert Jordan stuff, to George R.R. Martin, who did 'Game of Thrones.'",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[29],{"id":30,"tag":31},4655351,{"id":32,"tag_name":33},14959,"george",{"id":35,"quote_text":36,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":37,"source":38,"quote_tag":39,"commentary":9},1662677,"I was on the national Pentathlon team for a few years, but there was no funding for athletes in Canada. I was in a massive amount of personal debt at the age of 21, so I joined a little modelling and talent agency to get a some work, to do anything so that I didn't have to drop out of school.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":41,"quote_text":42,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":43,"source":44,"quote_tag":45,"commentary":9},1662673,"I love period pieces. It's where my skill sets lie, with the horseback riding, the sword fighting and the accents. I love that world, and I love working on those big, epic shows. That's what I hope to find myself in, in the future.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[46],{"id":47,"tag":48},4655343,{"id":49,"tag_name":50},22917,"epic",{"id":52,"quote_text":53,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":54,"source":55,"quote_tag":56,"commentary":9},1662664,"I always thought I was doing something special with 'Lost Girl.' How that would be reflected or responded to by the fans, I hadn't really considered. That they are so loyal is amazing. We have such lovely fans.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[57],{"id":58,"tag":59},4655337,{"id":60,"tag_name":61},4332,"amazing",{"id":63,"quote_text":64,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":65,"source":66,"quote_tag":67,"commentary":9},1662657,"I actually did want to be an actor when I was younger, but my father didn't want to hear anything about it. And you know what? I went with his decision. I said, 'Yeah, maybe you're right. I don't know anything about acting.'",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[68],{"id":69,"tag":70},4655328,{"id":71,"tag_name":72},8409,"hear",{"id":74,"quote_text":75,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":76,"source":77,"quote_tag":78,"commentary":9},1662647,"Really, acting is like anything else. The more time you put in, the more you learn and the more you can give back to the industry.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[79],{"id":80,"tag":81},4655319,{"id":82,"tag_name":83},224,"time",{"id":85,"quote_text":86,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":87,"source":88,"quote_tag":89,"commentary":95},1662636,"I always gravitated a bit towards more of the fantasy, and 'Lost Girl' really fits in with that.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[90],{"id":91,"tag":92},4655308,{"id":93,"tag_name":94},10159,"bit","**The Backstory**\nKris Holden-Ried, a Canadian actor, made this statement in an interview, likely around the time of the show's release (2010). At that point, he was likely navigating the highs and lows of a successful television series, juggling the demands of a fantasy drama with the pressures of fame.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nWhat's often overlooked is that Holden-Ried's affinity for fantasy is not merely a preference, but a coping mechanism. By gravitating towards fantasy, he's able to momentarily escape the constraints of reality, finding solace in a world where the impossible becomes possible.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset, consider how you can harness your own fascination with the unknown or the fantastical to fuel your creative problem-solving. By allowing yourself to temporarily immerse in a world of possibilities, you may find novel solutions to complex challenges, unlocking new avenues for innovation and growth.",{"id":97,"quote_text":98,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":99,"source":100,"quote_tag":101,"commentary":9},1662622,"'Lost Girl' has just proven to be one of those shows that people enjoy watching. It has an alchemy about it. It's an escape or a release for people, and that's the best we can hope for.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[102],{"id":103,"tag":104},4655292,{"id":105,"tag_name":106},13752,"alchemy",{"id":108,"quote_text":109,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":110,"source":111,"quote_tag":112,"commentary":9},1662602,"It turns out that I've become a pretty good werewolf actor. I'm going to have to try to get myself into a different position, at some point in the future, but I'll take werewolf. 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