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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.

We're constantly striving to bring something new and different to the table, either in the way that we're using the cameras, or the storytelling we're using in the scene, or the way that the characters are being motivated by the...

Quotes by Joe Russo

Being a global citizen makes you a more interesting person.

Quotes by Joe Russo

We get excited by ideas, and we're more excited by being surprised by ideas than we are in dictating the course of events. We've found that leads to more interesting storytelling.

Quotes by Joe Russo

The benefit is competition, the thrill of playing in the Olympics, being an Olympian, playing against the best.

Quotes by Joe Sakic

I have three favorite politicians: Reagan, Truman, and Bobby Kennedy - Bobby for showing remarkable political courage despite being loathed by many on both sides.

Quotes by Joe Scarborough

Being an actor has always been my dream.

Quotes by Joe Taslim

I am a sports fanatic and being able to perform at halftime for the fans of the Steelers and the Jets is such a thrill for me.

Quotes by Joe Nichols

I've been saying in the press that being a NY Post investigator reporter is an oxymoron.

Quotes by Joe Pantoliano

I guess being a hunk is a lot better than being a chunk.

Quotes by Joe Penny

I was once described as being mediumly handsome, and that's a right-on analysis for me.

Quotes by Joe Penny

I don't see anyone avoiding the Stones because DJs make jokes about them being a part of the Geritol set. All it does is make the DJs look stupid.

Quotes by Joe Perry

I worked in Trenton, and then I got sidetracked into comedy and then onto 'SNL.' And then into being a live performer - what I do now; virtually that's what I am: I'm a live entertainer.

Quotes by Joe Piscopo

Well, being 6' 5', pull-ups are my nemesis. I have really long arms so I have to do twice the work of someone with short arms to get the weight up there.

Quotes by Joe Manganiello

American comedies especially are all about these men being browbeaten by their wives and it's impossible for me to watch.

Quotes by Joe Manganiello

I think, as written, 'Assassins' simply acknowledges the very human need to be acknowledged. As director, I've got to put aside any particular biases or prejudices that, as a moral human being, this is not an appropriate or acceptable way...

Quotes by Joe Mantello

I love catching, being involved in every pitch of the game; obviously, it beats you up both mentally and physically.

Quotes by Joe Mauer

My first book is really comparable to what I do now, where it's pretty surreal and strange at moments, but that being my first book - I wrote that when I was 22; it came out when I was 24...

Quotes by Joe Meno

We are at crisis point. I think anybody that sees this nation as being on stable economic or fiscal ground is fooling themselves.

Quotes by Joe Miller

And I think we as a people need to stop being disingenuous about what the Constitution provides for. It does not provide for this all-encompassing power that we've seen exercised over the last several decades. It's what's gotten us into...

Quotes by Joe Miller

The Depression did more to me than being a little Lebanese kid did.

Quotes by Joe Jamail

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.