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Being Quotes

On identity, openness and staying true to yourself.

This set of quotes explores what it means to simply be: holding onto a child's spontaneity, embracing honesty that feels inappropriate in creative work, or aging with flexibility instead of resistance. For more on self-belief, see our Able quotes.

I've gone through my adolescence on TV so it's pretty cringey when I look back on some pictures and scenes, but that's part and parcel of being a child actor and growing up.

Quotes by Kelvin Fletcher

It's funny how you can say performing is in the blood, and if I'm considered a performer being an actor, then it's certainly in the blood.

Quotes by Kelvin Fletcher

What was weird, as a 12-year-old actor, was being expected to behave like an adult while still being treated as a kid everywhere else.

Quotes by Kelvin Fletcher

There's something to be said for being on a team for your whole career. Not many players have done that. Only a select few. That's a goal to accomplish.

Quotes by Kemba Walker

I have never been sorry to see my sets being struck, provided they are well photographed. They're not works of art but part of making a film.

Quotes by Ken Adam

I'd prefer to go under the radar and just do the acting without being famous for it.

Quotes by Kelly Reilly

I'd rather not have a moment when I'm known for my looks; being funny and interesting lasts longer.

Quotes by Kelly Ripa

I do not like being in front of the camera.

Quotes by Kelly Wearstler

Donald Trump performs consistently better in online polling, where a human being is not talking to another human being about what he or she may do in the election.

Quotes by Kellyanne Conway

Not enough children being vaccinated against measles, mumps, and rubella because their parents, for whatever reason, have decided that it is voluntary.

Quotes by Kelly Evans

A cheaper British currency could be a crisis if its swift move provoked a broader financial crisis, which it has not, or if it triggered massive inflation. For now, cheaper sterling will hurt some British households and enterprises while being...

Quotes by Kelly Evans

A 'reptilian revolution' has the potential to reshape manufacturing. The 'snakebots' being developed at Carnegie Mellon University aren't just useful for surgical or search-and-rescue purposes. They could also usher in a new, more customized era of mass production.

Quotes by Kelly Evans

At first, being a storyteller, it was fun to dress up and fun to sing songs and pretend to be very dramatic - all of that stuff was just fun early on.

Quotes by Kelly McCreary

Having achieved such signal successes in the east, Russia and Roumania being both disposed of, the German leaders planned a campaign designed to crush Italy.

Quotes by Kelly Miller

I think TV is all about not turning off the public, it's about not being too sexy, not being too much of anything really.

Quotes by Kelly Brook

I don't want to make the same mistakes of being swept along with things, taking on jobs that I'm not passionate about, that I don't really believe in but that everyone says I should do.

Quotes by Kelly Brook

I'm very much known as being the smiley girl, and unfortunately, lightness can be mistaken for stupidity or someone with no depth.

Quotes by Kelly Brook

I'm a little more comfortable in that role. I love being in the studio.

Quotes by Keith Urban

I think, in general, straight actors should be able to play queer roles just as much as queer actors should be able to play straight roles. I think the reason why the debate is there is because we haven't had...

Quotes by Keiynan Lonsdale

Being a role model, you just got to watch what you do.

Quotes by Kel Mitchell

Frequently Asked Questions

What perspectives on "being" show up in these quotes?
The quotes touch on being from a particular place ("Being from Louisiana and a big outdoorsman"), being childlike as a performer, being inappropriate as part of the craft of acting, and being flexible and open as part of aging well.
Is there a quote here about acting and creativity?
Yes, two: "As an actor, you always want to reach back to being a child and having the spontaneity and the imagination of a child," and "There's so much we can't express in our day-to-day interaction with people because it's considered inappropriate. And acting is all about being inappropriate." For more on consistent character traits, see Always.
What does this page say about aging?
"Aging gracefully means being flexible, being open, allowing change, enjoying change and loving yourself" offers a positive take on getting older, tied closely to the idea of "being" open to change.
Is there anything here about personal identity or background?
Yes: "Love the show 'Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.' Being from Louisiana and a big outdoorsman, I'm a big fan of 'Duck Dynasty' as well" ties personal identity to place and interests. For more quotes centered on personal likes, browse Like.
How does this page relate to the Able quotes page?
"Being" here is about states and qualities of a person - childlike, open, flexible - while Able focuses more on capability and what someone can do. Also check Good for more positive, character-focused quotes.

You may also like our Good quotes on positive character traits and Always quotes on consistency and steadfastness.