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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.

In my entire career? I am so sick of being asked, What's it like to kiss Mel Gibson?

Quotes by Catherine McCormack

I tried to get as far away from home as possible after I graduated from high school because I had a hard time being a kid.

Quotes by Catherine Opie

Part of being a mother - part of the comedy of it, anyway - is what happens to your body.

Quotes by Catherine Reitman

No one got anywhere by being too scared to open their mouth in case nobody laughed.

Quotes by Catherine Tate

Well, I've never looked upon myself as being a beauty, per se.

Quotes by Cate Blanchett

Being on stage a lot is quite physical.

Quotes by Cate Blanchett

I think the height of ridiculousness was when I was playing Elizabeth in 'The Golden Age' while preparing to start shooting 'I'm Not There.' I literally finished filming Elizabethan grandeur on Friday, flew to Montreal, and started being Bob Dylan...

Quotes by Cate Blanchett

As an actor, I endeavor to find the reason in the unreasonable. Because no one thinks they are being unreasonable or unrealistic or demanding or behaving madly. We all see ourselves as being justified.

Quotes by Cate Blanchett

The great thing about not being American is that you don't assume you know what a Southern accent sounds like, so you have to be specific.

Quotes by Cate Blanchett

When you go to a concert, part of being there is that you're all hearing the same thing. It's about being in a crowd. If you go to a gig and there are two people there, then it's not the...

Quotes by Cate Blanchett

A co-founder is like being somebody's parent: You want to make sure your offspring thrive.

Quotes by Caterina Fake

Instead of being lionized and admired for her genius, instead of being able to earn a decent living as a writer, Andrea Dworkin was misrepresented and demonized.

Quotes by Catharine MacKinnon

It's very difficult for me to speak about being an actor.

Quotes by Catherine Deneuve

Being a film actor is very different from a theatre actor.

Quotes by Catherine Deneuve

I wouldn't say no to being in a film with Jude Law. I love English actors.

Quotes by Catherine Deneuve

How do I tell people who I am? Not being a writer, the only way is to sing songs that reflect my opinions.

Quotes by Cass Elliot

Probably the biggest bring-down in my life was being in a pop group and finding out just how much it was like everything it was supposed to be against.

Quotes by Cass Elliot

I've been fat since I was seven, and being fat sets you apart.

Quotes by Cass Elliot

I don't think I'm a particularly somber human being.

Quotes by Cass McCombs

Every human being has an assortment of diverse identities, and it greatly matters which one is triggered by social situations, which hold up different kinds of mirrors. The same is true for nations.

Quotes by Cass Sunstein

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.