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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.

There are two main methodologies of open source development. There's the Apache model, which is design by committee - great for things like web servers. Then you have the benevolent dictator model. That's what Ubuntu is doing, with Mark Shuttleworth.

Quotes by Matt Mullenweg

There was a lot of reflection - I know that - wondering, 'What in the hell am I doing?' But it paid off.

Quotes by Matt Nagy

The quarterback needs to know when he's doing something wrong or how he can get better.

Quotes by Matt Nagy

If you train, you work hard, you're actually 110-percent dedicated, you're doing it for all the right reasons, you're probably gonna end up on the top. You know the cream always rises to the top.

Quotes by Matt Riddle

I get more respect doing professional wrestling than I ever did in MMA.

Quotes by Matt Riddle

Sometimes in golf I've got 10,000 people watching me. Cameras are easy. Doing the Jay Leno show was easy.

Quotes by Matt Kuchar

In this business, the minute you start feeling comfortable about the show you're doing or the ratings you're getting, you're in big trouble.

Quotes by Matt Lauer

Here's the thing: If you're taking roles that aren't intimidating you, and I think this is a cliche that a lot of actors say, but if it's not intimidating you, then why are you doing it?

Quotes by Matt Lauria

I never wanted to do the same kind of movies over and over anyway, so my theory on it all is I'm just gonna try and dodge the label and keep doing what I am doing.

Quotes by Matt Damon

If you are doing well, your business will pay more in tax; if you're not doing well, you pay less.

Quotes by Matt Gonzalez

If you can't give children optimism, then what are you doing?

Quotes by Matt Haig

I am not above copying what other people are doing well.

Quotes by Matt Bevin

I'm a kid that went to theater school. I thought I was going to be making my living doing plays regionally or in New York or on Broadway, and maybe if I got lucky I would do a movie here...

Quotes by Matt Bomer

Our high school offered a comprehensive drama department where I was doing 'Angels in America' at 14.

Quotes by Matt Bomer

Major League Baseball is doing everything to make the game as clean as possible.

Quotes by Matt Cain

I think that's the genius part of what the Patriots do: They go above and beyond in identifying the issue and doing whatever they can to make sure it doesn't wreck the offensive plan.

Quotes by Matt Cassel

One word in one system might mean something else. You have to get a feel for it and study hard and then also when you get into these game-plan weeks, just bear down on what we're doing on a week-to-week...

Quotes by Matt Cassel

There are times when the criticism is something you deserve as a quarterback, and there are times when the people doing the criticizing don't know what they're talking about.

Quotes by Matt Cassel

I think for any QB, if you play with confidence you play well because you're confident in what you're doing; you're confident in where you're going with the ball.

Quotes by Matt Cassel

Nick Lea is a great actor, and doing scenes with him was always awesome.

Quotes by Matt Dallas

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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.