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Doing Quotes

On action, effort and the discipline of doing the work.

These lines describe doing in its many forms: the overlap between film and television production, the uncertainty built into research, and committing to work you believe in even without much recognition. For more, see our Action quotes.

TV actors are doing great in Bollywood. We have our own market, our own fans, who love to see us on the big screen.

Quotes by Mona Singh

I can see myself doing production work and handling projects behind the scenes.

Quotes by Moises Arias

Some of the most famous books are the least worth reading. Their fame was due to their having done something that needed to be doing in their day. The work is done and the virtue of the book has expired.

Quotes by Moliere

Sketching is like dancing. It's process as much as product. You can turn your head off and just sort of dissolve into the now. Doing a giant, super thought-out painting is the opposite of that.

Quotes by Molly Crabapple

It was in Delhi when I started doing jingles and making money through music.

Quotes by Mohit Chauhan

When you sing for a film, you are not in control, because somebody else is directing it; somebody is doing the lyrics.

Quotes by Mohit Chauhan

From nine, I started playing cricket. From 11, I knew this is what I'm doing.

Quotes by Moeen Ali

But I think my dad's academy is one of the best. The first reason he does it is to take people away from the streets and doing all the wrong stuff and for those kids to learn a range of...

Quotes by Moeen Ali

I have to be natural and not doing anything fake, not lying on social media, in interviews and life.

Quotes by Mohamed Salah

All we're doing is going back to what we were: a moderate Islam that is open to all religions and to the world and to all traditions and people.

Quotes by Mohammad bin Salman

Everything has always been so organic for me; I have no idea what I would be doing if it wasn't for music. Music forever!

Quotes by MO

The Republicans I know or the conservatives I know, they disagree with what the Republicans are doing in Washington because we are compromising too much.

Quotes by Mo Brooks

Before my big break in 'MADtv,' I was doing a lot of commercial work.

Quotes by Mo Collins

I don't want to travel around this world and have these kids treat me like I'm someone they're not, because I'm not doing anything that they can't do.

Quotes by Mod Sun

Bigger shows, songs on the radio, more people aware of what I'm doing… all that, I'm ready!

Quotes by Mod Sun

As I see it, whoever's doing the inventing is also doing most of the learning - and probably having most of the fun.

Quotes by Mitchel Resnick

We actually have a real community of people doing useful things.

Quotes by Mitchell Baker

I do not see myself doing daily TV soaps!

Quotes by Mithila Palkar

I had an amazing experience doing 'Skins.' It was the first acting I'd ever done in my entire life, so I had to learn on set for those two years. I had to keep my head screwed on and learn...

Quotes by Mitch Hewer

I do intelligent roles. I don't want to be labeled as doing silly movies. I'm more mature than kids my age because I'm constantly surrounded by adults.

Quotes by Mischa Barton

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does "doing" mean across these quotes?
The quotes use "doing" to describe the actual craft of working (film vs. TV production), following through on belief in your own work, playing certain kinds of roles, and even the nature of research itself.
Is there a quote comparing film and TV work?
Yes: "When you're doing the work, film and TV are exactly the same. TV is just film in reduced pieces." For more on taking action rather than just planning, see Action.
Is there a witty quote about research here?
Yes: "Research is what I'm doing when I don't know what I'm doing" is a short, self-aware take on the research process.
Does this page include anything about acting roles or casting?
Yes, one quote describes being cast more often as a villain-type ("more Iago than Hamlet") while insisting the real goal is playing people doing the right thing rather than simple villains. For more on positive action, see Doing Good.
Is there a quote about believing in your own work despite doubt?
Yes, one recalls finding award shows hard to watch early in a music career, "because I believed in what I was doing" even while unsure of having a real shot. For more short, punchy takes on getting things done, see Doin or Doers.

Also see our Doing Good quotes for a values-driven angle, or Doers quotes celebrating people who take action.