What does Paul think of Due South a success?
Paul’s been cited in the press several times as not knowing why the show ‘clicked’ and became a series. He was sure the show would expire in three or four episodes, and then he’d move on to a new project. However, since working as the executive producer, he had this to say: “The writing is 75 percent of Due South. It gives us the storyline and the situations, But the stuff that fills it up falls to us [the actors] when we’re in front of the camera. Of course, sometimes we really stink.” (TV Times [UK], 10-16 August 1996) • On continuing to play Fraser in Due South (1996). “Once you know the character as well as anybody does after a year of playing it, there’s not a lot that can challenge you on a day-to-day basis.” (Calgary Herald, 6 September 1996) • On Due South’s end(s). Cancellation after 2nd season: “I’m kind of ambivalent. I think it deserved to go another season but it’s a really cut-throat business and I won’t miss the hours.” (Calgary Sun, 4 September 1996) “From a certain sta
