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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.

But I'm more of a recluse when it comes down to being a writer and being a creative person rather than being a celebrity.

Quotes by Denny Laine

I've lived in England, France, Spain, Portugal and Germany in the '80s. I don't like being settled. It's not really healthy.

Quotes by Denny Laine

I've always been accused of being too clever for my own good.

Quotes by Denny Laine

You don't know when you're being watched. That's one of the weird things about celebrity. It's my least favorite part of acting, celebrity.

Quotes by Denzel Washington

All I ever thought about was music and being a musician.

Quotes by Dennis DeYoung

There is one thing in this world that I'm better that than anyone else and that is being me.

Quotes by Dennis DeYoung

A unique style comes from not being able to do things in a conventional manner. If David Byrne could have sung like Paul McCartney, he would have.

Quotes by Dennis DeYoung

I never jumped into anything, and I never liked being cajoled into anything. I've pretty much always done things because I wanted to do them.

Quotes by Dennis Farina

I like being in the '60s.

Quotes by Dennis Farina

There's not too many offers that come my way about being in a musical.

Quotes by Dennis Farina

Actually I like the idea of being a Renaissance hack. If tombstones were still in style, I would want to have the two words chiseled right under my name.

Quotes by Dennis Flanagan

I love emotion. I love being in love. And showing that on screen. I think it's wonderful.

Quotes by Dennis Haysbert

I pride myself on being limber.

Quotes by Dennis Haysbert

I don't enjoy being recognised. It's unpleasant.

Quotes by Dennis Hopper

Victoria got very involved with the Obama campaign, and I stepped back out of it. I thought it was good for her to get some glory. It's hard being married to a celebrity.

Quotes by Dennis Hopper

When some people were going around being surf bums and tennis bums, I was being a gallery bum. I really liked galleries.

Quotes by Dennis Hopper

In 1989, I retired from Bell Laboratories to become a full-time writer. Not that I didn't enjoy my engineering career, but rather I liked being a novelist just a bit better.

Quotes by Dennis L. McKiernan

Police in Washington D.C. are now using cameras to catch drivers who go through red lights. Many congressmen this week opposed the use of the red light cameras incorrectly assuming they were being used for surveillance at local brothels.

Quotes by Dennis Miller

We should fight to preserve a country where people such as Michael Moore get to miss the point as badly as he misses it. Michael Moore represents everything I detest in a human being.

Quotes by Dennis Miller

I love to go out with my husband and a few friends on Friday or Saturday. Being from Southern California, Mexican food is my favorite, and I normally splurge on enchiladas and margaritas.

Quotes by Denise Austin

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.