Hey Patrick, love the show. A lot. Can you tell Gabriel Macht to stop posting stuff on IG that makes him look like a super chill nice guy? I think I'm gonna have to unfollow him because it's damaging his Harvey persona in my brain.

no #i #won't #but #ill #tell #him #to #stop #tagging #every #single # w# #o #r #d

Hey Patrick! What's it like making out on-screen with the potentially future princess of England?

The same as it was before she was potentially a future princess of England.

Can you please tell Sarah Rafferty that I love her? Thank you.

I will tell her that right after I tell her I love her too. I go first. You're welcome.

Would you change your name to Adam J. Patricks?

It's already in the works.

If you had to choose only one, would you rather be friends with Harvey Specter or with Gabriel Macht?

Rick Hoffman

Can you please tell Troian that I love her? I love you too, but you know...Troian.

just told her. She just walked in from spin class. And says she loves you too. Awkward. Im right here guys.

How did you obtain the position of mike Ross? Standard audition? Suggestion of a friend? Etc.

a regular audition. Right place right time. And then a huge amount of unmarked bills under the table.

If you could travel back in time to your first ever day on Suits and leave a note for yourself, what would it say?

Wow. Amazing question. my first impulse is to say that id go back and leave a note tell me to relax and not be so afraid. but the fear was a great driving force back in those early days. Maybe I would love a note saying stay afraid. Its good for you. I would probably just say, "Don't grow your hair in Season 5. Its a bad idea."

Do you get to keep any of your suits? What are the most common brands you all wear?

Get this question a lot. By the time we are finished with any particular suit on the show we have worn them for so long that you really wouldn't want to wear it again. The days on Suits are long and we live in those things day in and day out. But - have been lucky enough to get a few great suits because I'm on a show called Suits.

Where are you right at this exact moment?

right BEHIND YOU!

got you.

Since I can ask you anything ... how is married life?

Good place to start I guess. Its pretty blissful. Married my best friend in every sense of the word. And the weekend itself was easily the best three days of our lives.

Do you believe that the long lasting friendship between Gabriel and Sarah has largely influenced the dynamic between Harvey and Donna?

one hundred percent. There is so much value to that kind of built in familiarity and history. Its really fun to watch them work together. Its like they have their own language like any of us might with such an old friend.

Can you please describe Gabriel Macht in 3 words?

#easygoing #charming #infuriatinglyhandsome

What is your most Canadian trait?

My constant apologizing and my unapolgetic love of Poutine. And ketchup chips.

Will you be returning to Legends of Tomorrow anytime soon? Since the show is about time travel and changing reality itself, it shouldn't be hard for the plot to bring Rex back!

No idea. Had a great time over there but schedules are so hard to coordinate. We'll have to wait and see. That dark Flash guy broke my heart. Literally. Would love a little payback.

Was it difficult to act while directing in the same time?

Its definitely a challenge. There is a sort of code between actors when you work together and usually that means you don't really ever tell someone what to do or give notes on their performance. If they ask for feedback maybe but most of the time you stick to your own job. When you're directing a scene that your also in you have to find a way to be there both as the actor in the scene for the other actor and stay open to their impulses but you also have to be unafraid to try and guide them in the direction you need the scene to go. Also you are just thinking about so many things the whole time which can make it difficult to focus the way you need to as an actor.

Have you ever considered writing an episode of Suits?

No. Turns out writing is really hard. Our writers have it down to a science. Don't have what it takes to do that. Won't stop from trying to rewrite scene though. Korsh just loves when we do that.

Hey there Patrick - welcome to Reddit mate! I really enjoyed seeing you on Orphan Black as Jesse and the connection that Helena had with your character, do you ever see yourself returning to that role? Thanks!

Schedule is always tough with that one. But they know already that I would do anything and everything to be there. Loved working with those writers and with Tatiana. It a fun part and we always have a good time shooting it.

Do you consider bring Troian to "Suits" one more time? I love her. And you. And her in Suits.

Its not up to me but I know everyone over there loves having her on the show and on set. and her schedule is more open these days without all the Pretty Little Lying. So I wouldn't be surprised if you see Claire make a return at some point.

Hey Patrick, huge fan, From the sneak peek released yesterday, it seems that Mike's character seems to be resembling his look from season 1. Was that intentional in anyway to represent him starting anew? Thanks

I think Mike is starting over again. In almost every way. So I think it makes sense you'll feel like this is a return to season 1 in a lot of ways.

When is season 3 of rick and morty coming out?

And why did Suits start doing half seasons? I need it all at once.

everything in moderation friend. Delayed gratification. But grateful to be in good company. love me some rick and morty.

I've been wrapped up lately in the idea of innovation vs. proven successful methods, both in business and creative outlets. How do you balance -- as an actor, director, human being in general -- the desire to create something unique to yourself and making something you know will find success?

wow. tough one. I think you really summed out the struggle for a lot of artists. The constant balance of needing to be personally and creatively fulfilled with also keeping food on the table. I guess I would say that Im learning more and more to balance them both. And to find any and every opportunity to find something for me to personally get out of every job. Sometimes thats just a great conversation you have with someone over lunch. Or sometimes you get luck and everything about a job changes the way you think, approach your work and and move on with your life. Those jobs are rare. Think we're lucky if we even get one in our lives. Im hoping for more though.

Which part of the #6ix are you from?

The beach. But was called The Beaches when I was there. Old School.

Hey Patrick, huge fan of Suits and it's hands down my favorite show on TV. I think I've re-run the entire show for about 3-4 times in the last 2 months in huge anticipation for tonights episode. One thing I always wanted to know is, how are you and Gabriel Macht in real life? Is it the same thing as Mike and Harvey? And what in regards to the others like Sarah, Meghan, Rick and Gina before she left?

Gabriel is an amazing guy and a lot of fun to work with. He's endelssly patient and shoulders the weight of being number one a call sheet with a lot more grace than some people in this business. He really welcomes you into the process and we like to push each others buttons until the scene feels right. Everyone has a different way of working but they are all total pros and are constantly looking to make the day easy and get the best version of the scene possible. and that only happens when you have fun and take any and all ego out of it.

Thank you guys so much for this. Need to go feed my dogs and myself. Enjoy the episode tonight and the next 5. I think its a really strong little winter season we're beginning tonight. Hope you guys enjoy it. bye for now.

How'd you prepare for your role in Old School? Just non-stop frat parties? Or endless keggers on the beach?

Yeah. I really committed myself to a strict prep of drinking heavily not sleeping often and eating as much bread as possible. To get that college bloat just right. Im happy with how it turned out. Think i really did what i was trying to do with that role.

Cheers from Brazil! What are your favorite bands?

impossible question. Living and playing bands? Arcade Fire. LCD Soundsystem. Radiohead. Probably top 3.

What's the best part about being Patrick J Adams?

The friends and family that have stuck it out with me. Have an amazing support system in my life.

Care to throw out a #BellLetsTalk tweet to help Canada donate to mental health programs?

Also do you follow hockey at all?

sure will. as soon as we're done here

Why do you wear your watch with the face toward your body? Is that something personal to you or directed by the producing staff, have you carried it into your everyday life as well?

I have enjoyed the show since its original premier and have interest in all the attire you guys go through. Quite envious actually, but that's my question for you, despite it not being related to the series.

I made that choice early on and it just stuck. When we started the show I made little choices that I built a back story for and liked the idea of putting things in there that maybe the writers could explain at some point if they wanted to. Sometimes they pick up on it and becomes part of the character and talked about on the show and then sometimes its just a thing you do that is just something that helps you get ready to shoot a scene. like the watch facing towards the body.

what are you currently reading? would you recommend it? (I myself am currently reading American Psycho and my only reaction is wow.)

Just read David Foster Wallace's Consider the Lobster. Brilliant. First time I've ever read any of his stuff. What a brilliant guy. The piece he wrote about John McCains campaign is titled Up,Simba and is a must read especially after this election. Really valuable. Reading Paul Theroux's The Mosquito Coast now. And liking it a lot.

Just read David Foster Wallace's Consider the Lobster. Brilliant. First time I've ever read any of his stuff. What a brilliant guy. The piece he wrote about John McCains campaign is titled Up,Simba and is a must read especially after this election. Really valuable. Reading Paul Theroux's The Mosquito Coast now. And liking it a lot.

If you could change anything about suits what would it be?

This is a trap isn't. Aaron Korsh is that you? Nothing.... I would change nothing... Its perfect just the way it is.

Suits is pretty iconic especially on my university campus, how does it feel being part of something so popular?

Its an amazing thing having done this for so long and seeing how deep people go into the show. So much binging. Ive met a lot of people that say the show really helped them get through a difficult time too. That means a lot to hear. There is so much work in every department that goes into making even the worst television shows. So its a real gift to put that work into something that actually does connect with so many people.

How did you know what you wanted to do with the rest of your life? I'm in high school going applying for university next year and I still can't figure it out.

And thanks for doing the AMA!

I knew really young I wanted to tell stories. When I was young be an actor was a good way to do it. As I get older I see the opportunity to tell stories in a ton of other ways. like directing. And writing. And producing. I like being able to all of them so that I might get to really only chase acting opportunities that really really speak to me. There is no rush to figure out what you want to do though. Just stay curious and open to everything. Something will reveal itself - probably when you least expect it.

What is the one accomplishment in your life that you are most proud of thus far?

my marriage, my relationship with my family and working with Rick Hoffman. not in that order.

1. What was the greatest moment you've ever experienced on set as either an actor or director?
   and/or
2. What did you learn during your recent travels and how do you think it will help you moving forward?

Tough question. Working with Dustin Hoffman was right up there. And another tough question. I learned that home is wherever I am. and that getting outside and talking to people you don't know, getting your hands and your feet dirty, learning as much as possible about as many things as possible, taking deep breaths - all of that is really really important.

Hi Patrick. So being on set for long hours, or just being an adult in general, its normal to feel stressed out. What do you do to cope and chill?

Struggle a lot with anxiety to be honest. The last year particularly. Try to mediate, make sure to take deep breaths, get enough sleep and just not sweat things I have no control over.

When you were in Old School, any sense that it would become such a quotable classic? Any memories on set?

Seeing Will Ferrell scream "You're my boy Blue" over and over again - I knew that this thing was going to change the world. I remember the night we were shooting the cinderblock tied to the d scene was the night Luke Wilson decided to bring his then girlfriend Gwyneth Paltrow to set. She came and hung out up there for a long time. Thats always great. Trying to make a good impression while your pants are down and cinderblock is covering your junk. good times.

I saw you went to Wayhome the past two years. So did I. What was you favourite part and do you plan on going this year as well?

Definitely will try not to miss it. Happy Ontario got its own festival and super excited to get to be there to support it. Got to be on stage last year for the Arcade Fire show and I think Im still sweating from dancing that hard.

You've had some pretty awesome guest roles on other shows, do you have one that stands out as a favorite for any particular reason?

Nathan Israel on Luck. That part changed my life in a lot of ways. Working with those actors and directors and David Milch. Was a master class in the kind of work I hope to be able to keep doing.

i've never heard of that show. what's your favorite pair of shoes you own?

red wing boots. heritage collection

Are you excited for Mike to be out of prison again this half season? If so why/why not?

very much. it was fun being in there and loved working with those actors but I really started getting punchy in there. Shooting a tiny cell for hours and days and weeks on end gets pretty claustrophobic. And did;t get to work with so many people on the show. Was happy we did it but happier to get out

Do you prefer acting or directing?

depends on the job. Some stories I really like to be in and others I like telling