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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.

The number of people writing poems is vast, and their reasons for doing so are many, that much can be surmised from the stacks of submissions.

Quotes by Mark Strand

Doing good for the community is something that should be a part of who you are. The more you get, the more you should give back.

Quotes by Mark Salling

Working your core always, your foot speed, jumping rope, push-ups and sit-ups - things like that are really important. Those things will pay off more than just doing what a bench press will.

Quotes by Mark Sanchez

Lawmakers who interfere with commerce and the normal creation of jobs in an economy run the risk of doing harm rather than good. Unintended consequences from regulating or legislating to achieve a goal can occur and cause havoc in the...

Quotes by Mark Skousen

One of the things that always appealed to me about Nasa was we were always doing cool stuff that no-one's done before.

Quotes by Mark Rober

I've just been more interested in doing film right now and I don't want to go away from my family for six months, which was what I would have had to have done if I did the play on Broadway.

Quotes by Mark Ruffalo

I don't want to feel like I'm stuck doing one-stock performances.

Quotes by Mark Ruffalo

I'll keep doing it until I die or the audiences die.

Quotes by Mark Russell

I teach class. I study music. I rehearse. I coach people. That's it. I'm doing exactly what I want.

Quotes by Mark Morris

I went to Kent State basically to avoid going to Vietnam, I had no idea what I was doing in the world. I was lost, and trying not to get into a fight every day.

Quotes by Mark Mothersbaugh

I think L.A. actors don't have much continuity, so you kind of have to force the issue by doing plays and putting up scenes and staying in class.

Quotes by Mark Pellegrino

When Wayne was traded, I became captain. For me it really wasn't anything - I didn't do anything or I didn't feel I had to do anything different than what I had been doing all along.

Quotes by Mark Messier

We're doing a lot of inspection on the leading edge of our wing on 114 and 121, the first two flights.

Quotes by Mark Kelly

He's working a lot harder than I am. I tell these people that we really appreciate what they're doing for us.

Quotes by Mark Kelly

If you're 25, I could see how you could be tricked into thinking 'Benji' is my most successful record, but I've been doing this long before online magazines existed.

Quotes by Mark Kozelek

I think that I've gotten a lot more relaxed, and I know how to go about getting a sound now. I know what to do to get the vibe right. As an example, when I'm doing vocals, I don't have...

Quotes by Mark Kozelek

If Brian Eno wanted to make a record, I'd definitely clear some time in my calendar. John Cale, too. Those guys consistently make great records, always doing their own thing.

Quotes by Mark Lanegan

People think what you are doing is real, on a TV show.

Quotes by Mark Harmon

I think if you get asked to do this, then that's called doing your homework, and I try and do it.

Quotes by Mark Harmon

I'm not likely to be attracted to characters I've already done. I have to be almost frightened by the possibility of taking it on. Over the years, I realise I must enjoy walking that edge; I keep doing it.

Quotes by Mark Harmon

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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.