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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 remember once doing a gig in Ireland, and there was a woman jumping around and screaming, 'I don't know what this is but I love it!' I thought that was a nice compliment.

Quotes by Imelda May

I'm on the road earning my money. I didn't get any million pound record deals. Not unless you're Jedward! I'm doing very well, but I still have a mortgage to pay off. So I'm on the road.

Quotes by Imelda May

I adore Bette Davis and Vivien Leigh, but more because they were good actresses. That's what makes me interested in them, that they didn't present themselves as idols; they were just doing their jobs.

Quotes by Imelda Staunton

In law a man is guilty when he violates the rights of others. In ethics he is guilty if he only thinks of doing so.

Quotes by Immanuel Kant

I generally try and have great days, because I feel very lucky to be doing what I'm doing.

Quotes by Imogen Poots

I've done some music for films and I really enjoy doing it.

Quotes by Ikue Mori

I miss improv. I hate it in a way - watching it, doing it - but only because it's so challenging and nerve wracking. Improv is the only belief system I've ever experienced that directly works on how to be....

Quotes by Ilana Glazer

I am committed to growing participation in the political process and doing it the right way.

Quotes by Ilhan Omar

I believe women and minorities often wait for permission to be invited to something; we need to stop doing that.

Quotes by Ilhan Omar

When we were doing a scene, lots of times we would collapse giggling, because it seemed so silly because it felt like we were doing a home movie at times.

Quotes by Illeana Douglas

I want to be an animated character. I'm also doing more writing and directing.

Quotes by Illeana Douglas

I like doing movies that relate to people's experience.

Quotes by Illeana Douglas

I'd dropped out of high school without really doing it on purpose - I'd just go home at lunch 'cos I didn't have friends, then stay there all afternoon listening to rap. It got to the point where I wouldn't...

Quotes by Iggy Azalea

I originally studied graphic design and video production. I had wanted to be a programmer - I loved development and coding - but it turned out that I really enjoyed doing the frontend more than backend development.

Quotes by iJustine

I don't just shoot videos and post them. If it was that easy, everyone would be doing it.

Quotes by iJustine

I think I started doing more of the video probably in college. My major was multimedia, so it was probably closer to then because that wasn't really readily available and easy to do.

Quotes by iJustine

I love doing all the tech videos, especially unboxings. That's usually my initial reaction to everything: I'm super excited, so getting to unbox a new gadget, so it's so exciting!

Quotes by iJustine

I still enjoy doing music. I'm not going to stop doing it, and doing it the way that I feel it should be done.

Quotes by Ice Cube

Doing it your own way, not having to go exactly by the book to be successful.

Quotes by Ice Cube

I started working professionally as soon as I could, doing weddings and things like that in high school, while everyone else was having keg parties. I just felt destined to do it and really committed and driven; it was something...

Quotes by Idina Menzel

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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.