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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.

There's so much more to being a 'top guy' than what you see on screen that I really learned.

Quotes by Drew McIntyre

Being a Paul Heyman Guy wouldn't be such a bad thing!

Quotes by Drew McIntyre

I've enjoyed being a part of something from the beginning, when we were still finding our footing.

Quotes by Douglas Wilson

Being in the design industry, I've tended to meet more people who are affected by HIV and AIDS.

Quotes by Douglas Wilson

But so much of being an actor isn't so great - the auditioning, the rejection, the financial insecurity.

Quotes by Douglas Wood

I know a lot of people in the business recommend the many Story Structure seminars being offered here, but I point to them as the single biggest contributor to lousy scripts.

Quotes by Douglas Wood

There is nothing like the high of being on stage and reaping applause, especially for emotionally needy people like me!

Quotes by Douglas Wood

What was the reason for invading Iraq' Was it a humanitarian crusade or an economic one' I would be inclined to say the latter. It was the same with the Civil War, because the landed gentry's money was being stolen...

Quotes by Dougray Scott

I try and do films I know I'm going to enjoy watching as well as being in.

Quotes by Dougray Scott

I want to work, but the balance to find between working and being a mom is challenging.

Quotes by Doutzen Kroes

I'm a producer at heart. I like being in the control room and directing people. That's what I do. But I've gotten on the mic a few times in my career; people seem to like it, so I'll do it...

Quotes by Dr. Dre

The ideal girl is driven, working on something other than modeling or being a singer.

Quotes by Drake

I have so much fun with Matt LeBlanc that whether I love it or not really makes no difference to me because I just really have that much fun with him and playing with him. Being onstage with him is...

Quotes by Drea De Matteo

But it cannot follow that because weapons and troops are now being deployed we are bound to go to war.

Quotes by Douglas Hurd

Tragedy is one of the larger prices we pay for being alive. No one ever sidesteps tragedy. It is always there, shadowing us.

Quotes by Douglas Kennedy

We work as a team. I think having the individual being shown as a star actually creates problems internally. We encourage all our investors to work as a team for the benefit of the founders.

Quotes by Douglas Leone

Rather than being a 'perversion' of Islam, it is truer to say that the version of Islam espoused by ISIS, while undoubtedly the worst possible interpretation of Islam, and for Muslims and non-Muslims everywhere obviously the most destructive version of...

Quotes by Douglas Murray

Children are being adultified because our economy is depending on them to make purchasing decisions. So they're essentially the victims of a marketing and capitalist machine gone awry.

Quotes by Douglas Rushkoff

No matter how much control kids get over the media they watch, they are still utterly powerless when it comes to the manufacturing of brands. Even a consumer revolt merely reinforces one's role as a consumer, not an autonomous or...

Quotes by Douglas Rushkoff

The easiest way to figure out who the customer is in an online space is to figure out who is paying for the thing. Usually, the people paying are the customers. So on Facebook, the people paying are marketers. That...

Quotes by Douglas Rushkoff

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.