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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.

At comedy festivals, we always get grouped with other musical comedians, so you can get to know them and see what everyone is doing. it's really fun and awesome that we're the only girls, because we can tackle issues that...

Quotes by Kate Micucci

There was another Judy Garland movie on TV, and it wasn't 'The Wizard of Oz,' and I was so confused. I was like, 'Wait a second, what is Dorothy doing in this movie?' And that's when I became fascinated. I...

Quotes by Kate Micucci

When you're on tour, you know exactly what you're doing and what's required of you. There's a routine.

Quotes by Kate Nash

There's nobody like The B-52s. But doing stuff on my own, I can also express more personal songs.

Quotes by Kate Pierson

Cindy had two kids. We did manage to keep playing and doing summer tours with the Go-Gos, the Pretenders, and Blondie.

Quotes by Kate Pierson

A friend puts body moisturiser on every day because it makes her feel desirable. I have started doing it, too, and it really works.

Quotes by Kate Garraway

Nothing much interested me other than playing with language and telling stories and doing something with the wonders of the world around me.

Quotes by Kate Grenville

I left my mark on 'Dark Shadows.' One day I was doing my lines perfectly from Act 3. Everyone else was doing Act 2.

Quotes by Kate Jackson

For me, hour-long drama was always the thing I felt the most comfortable doing, and I've played so many dramatic roles in the theater.

Quotes by Kate Burton

I have a tendency as an actress in general to ground my characters. Even when doing outlandish characters, that's my instinct.

Quotes by Kate Burton

I consider a CD or a comedy collection as a record of what I've been doing, and I try to wrap it up and start new material.

Quotes by Kate Clinton

I started in movies in Mexico and started doing telenovelas in Mexico. 'American Family' was the first thing I did in English.

Quotes by Kate del Castillo

I am very outspoken, obviously, and I should say that I can't judge anyone for doing anything.

Quotes by Kat Dennings

The reality is, punishing people by using a sentencing enhancement that was clearly intended to punish people who had been doing something far worse is, by definition, a miscarriage of justice.

Quotes by Kat Timpf

I spent four years doing a doctorate in postmodern American literature. I can recognize it when I see it.

Quotes by Kate Atkinson

I really trust Susan Stroman. I really think she knows what she's doing. I really trust Andrew Lippa and John August. I think they have proven themselves over and over again and know what to do, and they have the...

Quotes by Kate Baldwin

If no one's doing the creative work that you want to do, do it yourself.

Quotes by Kate Baldwin

I would say I was not working in the real sense in 'Paiyaa.' After doing very heavy scenes in my first two films, in 'Paiya,' I was romancing a girl, talking all sorts of funny things, and doing all light...

Quotes by Karthi

I like doing comedy.

Quotes by Karthi

I did a lot of short films before doing feature films.

Quotes by Karthik Subbaraj

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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.