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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.

As far as getting my start, it was really Norman Lear, even aside from being on 'All in the Family.' He helped me get my start as a director. He was the one who said, 'Let him do 'Spinal Tap.'...

Quotes by Rob Reiner

I remember watching Eddie Murphy's stand-up act when I was little, and just being mesmerized.

Quotes by Rob Riggle

Being a pop fan is a lot like Catholic devotion - lots of ritual, lots of ceremony... We touch the icon to enter the sacred space, genuflecting to reliquaries and ostentatoria that make something splendid of our most secret desires...

Quotes by Rob Sheffield

Indictments of any kind are serious. That being said, let's not forget that an indictment is not a conviction. We still have due process in this country.

Quotes by Rob Simmons

I grew up really being a comic book geek, and that was a really big part of my childhood.

Quotes by Rob Van Dam

There are bills being discussed to raise the amount that Members of Congress pay in to their benefits and I support these pieces of legislation.

Quotes by Rob Woodall

The '80s were about trying to establish myself as an actor with a career. And being a teenager enjoying the fruits of being successful with lots of what I think is appropriate for that age.

Quotes by Rob Lowe

I liked being a teenager, but I would not go back for all the tea in China.

Quotes by Rob Lowe

Let me just say this - sometimes being a trailblazer is highly overrated.

Quotes by Rob Lowe

I didn't start to work until I realized what it was I had to offer. I stopped imitating performers I admired and started just being myself.

Quotes by Rob McClure

I was a huge fan of 'Avenue Q' long before I ever dreamed of being a part of it. I saw it off-Broadway at the Vineyard and waited at the stage door for autographs!

Quotes by Rob McClure

I was a bit of a goofball. I was always silly. I think that lends itself to being an actor.

Quotes by Rob McClure

I can be a little bit guilty of being too nice.

Quotes by Rob Cross

Just in myself the motivation side of it, maybe just being a little bit more aggressive to get something out of myself a little bit more. I definitely play better with it.

Quotes by Rob Cross

I would say darts is probably 15 per cent throwing. The rest of it is mental strength. Being able to hold your nerve.

Quotes by Rob Cross

There are many different types of bullying, being called fat and all that stuff, it bothers you. You have to deal with it.

Quotes by Rob Ford

We tell anybody who asks that we think Apple is making a big mistake by not being compatible.

Quotes by Rob Glaser

Being with the family, running downstairs and opening presents, it was always fun with my brothers.

Quotes by Rob Gronkowski

I love people. I love being in a band. I love making music.

Quotes by Rob Halford

I've often talked about metal being the underdog in rock n' roll music.

Quotes by Rob Halford

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.