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Busted Quotes

Words on getting busted and moving on.

These busted quotes span hard-won effort, from busting your butt Building a company to family secrets that finally came out.

If there is enough space on radio for Busted and McFly, who are basically the same band, or for 50,000 versions of Stereophonics and Coldplay, there must be enough room for all of us.

Quotes by Estelle

I love all things crafty. I love to make jewelry. I love to cut up old clothes and turn them into something new. I love projects like transforming a busted table into a shiny new table. I'm really into restoration...

Quotes by Elle Varner

Fact: The new '90210' is cooler than the old '90210.' It's the lithe, streamlined Skipper to the elder series' venerable Barbie. Gone are the traditional parents - they've been replaced by a hipster mom n' pop who get busted necking...

Quotes by Diablo Cody

The Busted thing happened when I was 16. I saw an opportunity, took it and it was better than being at school. It was a fun job but I'd never claim Busted was anything other than a pop band.

Quotes by Charlie Simpson

It was a fun job but I'd never claim Busted was anything other than a pop band.

Quotes by Charlie Simpson

When I was writing 'Withnail,' I was so busted flat that I had one lightbulb that I would carry around the house with me. I mean, really. No furniture, no money, and I was hoping to be an actor, but...

Quotes by Bruce Robinson

Back in the NBA's pre-mask era, ballers with busted noses or orbital bones had two unappealing options: Sit out and heal, or strap on a Michael Myers-looking opaque face shield closely related to that worn by hockey goalies.

Quotes by Brendan I. Koerner

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "busted" mean across these quotes?
It shifts meaning depending on context: working hard for years ("busted my butt"), uncovering family secrets, and being recognized or associated with something at public events, showing how flexible the word is in everyday speech.
What's the story behind the "busted my butt" quote?
One quote simply states, "I busted my butt all my life building companies," using the phrase to emphasize sustained hard work rather than any single event. Related lines appear under Building.
What family secrets get mentioned in this topic?
One quote describes busting a lot of family secrets, summarizing that a parent's relationship was built heavily on security issues, and when that security couldn't be provided, the relationship suffered, told briefly rather than in full detail.
What does the Comic Con quote describe?
It describes attending several conventions a year and regularly getting busted, meaning recognized or associated, with a particular horror-movie role, while noting the fans for horror films tend to be especially dedicated.
Is "busted" always used lightly in this topic?
No, its tone ranges from casual self-deprecation at conventions to a heavier admission about uncovering long-held family secrets, so the word carries different weight depending on the quote.

There's also a lighter side, like fans who bust an actor's chops about a signature role at every convention, all part of the same busted, unbothered spirit.