My father was an actor, and we have the most important theatre company in Montreal.

- Gilles Duceppe

I want my own country, not against Canada but for Quebec.

- Gilles Duceppe

Look at what has occurred in history. When the Berlin Wall fell, it was not surprising, but it was unexpected. Who predicted the Arab Spring? Nobody …

- Gilles Duceppe

I have never believed that things happen by themselves.

- Gilles Duceppe

Why would it be ridiculous that Quebec has an army?

- Gilles Duceppe

It's a falsehood to state that francophone communities are thriving.

- Gilles Duceppe