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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.

I want to show the world that if you want to be a bearded lady you are allowed to do it without being discriminated against.

Quotes by Conchita Wurst

I would never be in a film just for the sake of being in a film, so I am waiting for the right role to come along.

Quotes by Condola Rashad

Some folks want the position of being a U.S. senator to enjoy the benefits that come with it, like foreign travel on the taxpayer's dime - which Sen. Boozman's done 129 times.

Quotes by Conner Eldridge

I'm definitely more attracted to chaos than to order. The point is, I find the female roles out there very cliche. If we are limited to being only lovers or mothers, we are limiting ourselves.

Quotes by Connie Nielsen

As long as we suspect female actors of being somehow complicit in their own victimization, as willing participants in their own humiliation, we shame the victim and enable the culture of silence that allows predators to act with impunity.

Quotes by Connie Nielsen

It's the best thing, when you are in a creative space, discovering something and being enamored with it and excited by it.

Quotes by Connie Nielsen

Being here, it is just impossible to imagine what that was like, when the tsunami hit.

Quotes by Connie Sellecca

There's a hell of a lot of horny people out there who are not being gratified in the way they should be.

Quotes by Colleen McCullough

The best thing as a director is being able to be part of the thing that's so cool about a TV show, like running a character arc over six episodes or multiple series.

Quotes by Colm McCarthy

I kind of have an interest in all history. And I suspect it comes from being Irish - we like stories, we like telling stories, which makes a lot of us lean towards being writers or actors or directors.

Quotes by Colm Meaney

Everyone's a pacifist between wars. It's like being a vegetarian between meals.

Quotes by Colman McCarthy

Growing up devouring horror comics and novels, and being inspired to become a writer because of horror novels, movies, and comic books, I always knew I was going to write a horror novel.

Quotes by Colson Whitehead

Part of being in New York is being able to brag about what used to be there.

Quotes by Colson Whitehead

I knew that a zombie book would not particularly appeal to some of my previous readers, but it was artistically compelling, and being able to do a short nonfiction book about poker was really fun and great.

Quotes by Colson Whitehead

I'm someone who just likes being in my cave and thinking up weird stuff.

Quotes by Colson Whitehead

Being a virgin doesn't mean you can't have a good time.

Quotes by Colton Underwood

The contemporary American novelist benefits in a way from being ignored. It makes you angrier and makes you want to go into all of those places where you shouldn't.

Quotes by Colum McCann

Having Twitter on your phone is like being with a journalist that hates you 24 hours a day. Anything you say on that can be spun. Truly, that's what you have to think of it as.

Quotes by Colin Jost

I'm going to continue to stand with the people that are being oppressed.

Quotes by Colin Kaepernick

It's weird to be recognised anywhere. The cost of living your dream, acting, is being recognised.

Quotes by Colin Morgan

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.