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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.

Quite a few operas are still being commissioned around the world, although nothing apart from audience popularity can ensure more than a few performances.

Quotes by Bruce Beresford

It's very frustrating not being on the air.

Quotes by Bruce Boxleitner

That's the great thing about being an actor, you get to try out lots of things for your roles.

Quotes by Bruce Boxleitner

Being a farmer is a great qualification to have to serve in the United States Congress.

Quotes by Bruce Braley

With the Ford Foundation grant all of a sudden instead of being an artist that had made a couple of short films, I became a filmmaker who dabbled in the arts.

Quotes by Bruce Conner

In Hitchcock's eyes the movement was dramatic, not the acting. When he wanted the audience to be moved, he moved the camera. He was a subtle human being, and he was also the best director I have ever worked with.

Quotes by Bruce Dern

I don't like being recognised, I have no interest in being famous at all, I just do what I do. If I could be like Captain Kirk and beam myself up and then beam myself down, I would!

Quotes by Bruce Dickinson

There are a lot of different beliefs for tightening up your core. I think just being conscious of it and being aware to engage your muscles will help any woman's tummy get in shape.

Quotes by Brooke Burke

My natural color is dark blond, but right now I like being a brunette. I did a movie last summer and they dyed my hair platinum - I hated it.

Quotes by Brooke Burns

I support anyone finding their worth despite being told they can't do something.

Quotes by Brooke Elliott

I came from my father being one of the greatest wrestlers of all time. It's really hard to fill those shoes.

Quotes by Brooke Hogan

I was trying to be so perfect and so cookie-cutter because everyone's like, 'Aim for that Disney audience! Be perfect! Don't say anything wrong!' And it's just working out better for me just being me.

Quotes by Brooke Hogan

I compare it to being in a car accident. There's so much adrenaline rushing through you that you remember being in the accident but you don't remember any of the details.

Quotes by Brooke Langton

The most rewarding thing is being on Broadway. I went into Cabaret as a replacement and was really challenged beyond anything I could have imagined.

Quotes by Brooke Shields

Being from Florida and playing so many tournaments on that beach in Fort Lauderdale, I just want to be on that beach playing.

Quotes by Brooke Sweat

I enjoy being pushed to the limit. Sometimes you feel like you are about to break mentally, but that's what I enjoy.

Quotes by Brooks Koepka

I play fairly aggressively week to week and fire at a lot of pins. So I might miss more greens than other pros, but I'm still only a few yards from the hole when I do. That being said, when...

Quotes by Brooks Koepka

Being in the fairway, I think the fairways are a little bit more overrated.

Quotes by Brooks Koepka

I don't mind being by myself, even in a foreign country.

Quotes by Brooks Koepka

I learned how to play golf over in Europe; I learned how to manage being on the road.

Quotes by Brooks Koepka

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.