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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.

Being a painter is the only profession where you have to stand there with all your shortcomings on the wall.

Quotes by Jamie Wyeth

Being pregnant is the most natural thing our bodies can do. Our grandparents did it without all these books, and they came out okay.

Quotes by Jamie-Lynn Sigler

With lyrics, being a poet gave me a different approach than other people.

Quotes by Jamila Woods

To be honest with you, I'm more of a girl's girl. I'm much more comfortable being around other girls.

Quotes by Jamie Chung

It's not like I cleaned up with girls. I always looked young and I was very small; I hated being 'cute.'

Quotes by Jamie Dornan

Being a leading man can come in many different forms.

Quotes by Jamie Dornan

It's a strange environment, being hounded. The paparazzi are cretins.

Quotes by Jamie Dornan

Although just being employed as an actor is a big thing, I'm not sure I'd be satisfied playing the same character for 30 years; it's not why I want to do this for a living.

Quotes by Jamie Dornan

I'm always having ideas. I'd like to continue being able to realise the ideas I have.

Quotes by Jamie Hewlett

If you're going to pretend to be somebody you're not - which is the whole point of being a rock star - then why not just invent fake characters and have them do it all for you?

Quotes by Jamie Hewlett

It feels like being in a band is a luxury now: like you can only do it if you're signed really early or you come from a wealthy family.

Quotes by Jamie Hince

I get excited by being in the studio and could never get burnt out in there.

Quotes by Jamie Hince

Being in a band is not about reality - it's a bit of a fantasy. I can't go on stage as my ordinary self and just play - I've got to become my 'superhuman self.'

Quotes by Jamie Hince

Photography is a big part of my life: taking photographs, being around photographers.

Quotes by Jamie Hince

I've got no problem being on my own. I like the way my imagination works.

Quotes by Jamie Hince

I obviously enjoy being wealthy. It's enabled me to have a career that I've chosen and not one that I've been forced into.

Quotes by Jamie Johnson

I wasn't planning on being a comedian; I just liked to laugh. Somebody said I should do it and that's how I started.

Quotes by Jamie Kennedy

I used to dream of being normal. For me, if Kirk Douglas walked into the house, that was normal.

Quotes by Jamie Lee Curtis

Being an actor, you are recognized for being somebody else, whereas these books are distilled from me.

Quotes by Jamie Lee Curtis

Being a working mom is not easy. You have to be willing to screw up at every level.

Quotes by Jami Gertz

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.