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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.

I lived in L.A. for a year when I was four - my dad was doing a sabbatical at UCLA - so it always remained quite a familiar place.

Quotes by KT Tunstall

Don't let your parents telling you that you shouldn't do something stop you from doing it.

Quotes by KT Tunstall

I am looking at acting in a different way now. I always looked at it as equity to build the other things I was doing; now, I consider it a career.

Quotes by Kubra Sait

I've been doing mostly independent films, and things like 'Goal' give me a chance to have more options.

Quotes by Kuno Becker

I love doing funny promos like the ones I did wrestling Rey Mysterio.

Quotes by Kurt Angle

I did Shakespeare in college and the nerves I got doing Shakespeare are the same nerves I get doing 'Mad Men.'

Quotes by Kristoffer Polaha

I did Shakespeare in college, and the nerves I got doing Shakespeare are the same nerves I get doing 'Mad Men.' I want to get the dialogue just spot-on.

Quotes by Kristoffer Polaha

I have become limitless and stronger. You don't need that attitude to survive in Bollywood, but when you are doing a film like 'Raaz,' you can't go on set with inhibitions.

Quotes by Kriti Kharbanda

At the end of the day, it is about what you are doing in the film.

Quotes by Kriti Sanon

I started modelling while still studying. I liked doing television commercials and being in front of the camera. Lots of ad directors told me to try for films.

Quotes by Kriti Sanon

I just want to say, that if Jesus were alive, what would he be doing? Well, he would probably be accepting and loving people how they're made. And I always say this and it's really the truth. If being 4'11...

Quotes by Kristin Chenoweth

I don't want to be pigeonholed into doing just romantic comedies. But they're fun, and especially for women, it's nice to go to see them and enjoy that breath of fresh air.

Quotes by Kristen Bell

In high school, I was doing a skit for forensics and people started laughing, more than I was prepared to deal with. It was a surprise.

Quotes by Kristen Schaal

Sure, 'Twilight' is really huge right now and everybody's freaking out over it, but it will go away soon and I will be back to doing what I'm used to doing: weird little movies that nobody sees.

Quotes by Kristen Stewart

Why can't there be a lot of great women who are doing great things?

Quotes by Kristen Wiig

We have to get government out of the job of picking winners and losers. That's what they've been doing the last year and a half, getting in the way of businesses that are trying to reinvest to get our economy...

Quotes by Kristi Noem

It's a great place to be as an artist: if you confuse your label, you're doing your job.

Quotes by Kristian Bush

I always thought I was doing something special with 'Lost Girl.' How that would be reflected or responded to by the fans, I hadn't really considered. That they are so loyal is amazing. We have such lovely fans.

Quotes by Kris Holden-Ried

You are not going to be perfect every day. It's about turning up the next day and doing it again.

Quotes by Krista Tippett

I guess my ambition is simply to keep doing what I'm doing for as long as I can.

Quotes by Kristan Higgins

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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.