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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.

Mark Ronson was a dear friend through family and through growing up in New York, being in that scene, and Mark came to a show and really liked it and asked us to join his record label Allido records, or...

Quotes by Domino Kirke

I was sort of getting used to being a single mom, maybe a little too used to it.

Quotes by Domino Kirke

Growing up, I feel like my character was so much about being a problem-solver and a truth-seeker and always needing to get to the bottom of everything.

Quotes by Domino Kirke

Having bodyguards is just part of being famous, I think.

Quotes by Dolph Lundgren

Miz and I grew up a couple of minutes apart in the Cleveland area and both had dreams of being WWE Superstars and being the best.

Quotes by Dolph Ziggler

Dolly Parton... I love being around that woman! I worked really hard to keep up with her.

Quotes by Dom DeLuise

It is not necessary to be too avant-garde, because you risk not being understood.

Quotes by Domenico Dolce

When you work with actors, what you're hoping to absorb is good ways to be an actor as opposed to how to handle being famous.

Quotes by Domhnall Gleeson

I like being in focus, in the moment, changing and adapting and creating and advancing a scene.

Quotes by Dominic Cooper

One of the exciting and enjoyable aspects of acting is being in the environment with another actor.

Quotes by Dominic Cooper

I don't see myself as being a heart-throb at all.

Quotes by Dominic Cooper

Ties of loyalty play an understandably important part in how most MPs interact with their own party and the supporters who have elected and sustained them in their careers. As I know personally it is the strain put on those...

Quotes by Dominic Grieve

Much as criticism can and has been made as to how E.U. law has been created, there is much in it that affects our daily lives for the better and is welcomed by many without them being necessarily aware of...

Quotes by Dominic Grieve

Our best hope in meeting the many challenges that Brexit brings for us is being willing to be open-minded about the options we may choose to pursue.

Quotes by Dominic Grieve

In 2016 the public voted by a majority to leave the E.U. As I can see from my mailbag, some are angry at being deprived of their hopes and expectations. They demand action to implement their vote, just as others...

Quotes by Dominic Grieve

I had a crisis of confidence and ran away from being a standup for a while.

Quotes by Dominic Holland

I love going to work. I love being on-set everyday. It feeds me; it's exciting.

Quotes by Dominic Monaghan

I like relationships and being in love, but I also like being single - you have to embrace all those different things.

Quotes by Dominic Monaghan

Obviously the idea of being human is a very human idea.

Quotes by Dominic Monaghan

There is something very freeing about being anonymous because nothing is expected of you; nothing is getting back to anyone, and no one cares.

Quotes by Dolly Wells

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.