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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.

It's easy to have an act one and two. Go ahead and have an act three, four, and five. The saying is the easy part. The doing is the hard part.

Quotes by Ginni Rometty

We are putting a lot of investments behind building customer loyalty. We need to make sure we keep investing in the right tech that will help customers. If we keep doing that well, we will keep progressing.

Quotes by Gillian Tans

I don't like dressing up, and I don't like putting on make-up or doing the red carpet. The only red carpet events I go to are if I'm supporting a friend.

Quotes by Gina Bellman

I'm not really that keen on mainstream; I'm not interested in doing the normal films. I do tend to go for the quirky, different scripts.

Quotes by Gina Bellman

Struggling at anything that you want to be doing is hard.

Quotes by Gina Gershon

There's no credit in not doing what you don't want to do. There's no virtue in not falling, when you're not tempted.

Quotes by Gilbert Parker

Ordinary Kenyans rightly want to be able to shop safely, and there is a long history of them doing just that, irrespective of their religion or that of the shop owner.

Quotes by Giles Foden

It's fun doing 'McLeod's,' but at the same time the show doesn't go very deep, so there is only so far you can go with a part like that.

Quotes by Gillian Alexy

That's the career I've had - I've always had fun with the things I'm doing. At the end of the day, it's always fun.

Quotes by Gigi Gorgeous

I have a project at HBO and one at the Family Channel coming that are being looked at. Aside from that I am not doing much more than playing golf and some skiing.

Quotes by Gil Gerard

Everything is mental, but if you just remember to stay with your same technique, you will be fine. If you stay confident, make sure you are doing the same thing over and over; the free throws will fall.

Quotes by Gilbert Arenas

When you're in there getting buckets, you're not really paying attention to who's there. You're just doing your thing.

Quotes by Gilbert Arenas

We grew out of the superhero comics, but we still liked comics, so we started putting our own experiences in the stories we were doing for our own amusement.

Quotes by Gilbert Hernandez

I believe in doing the right things; that is my character and personality.

Quotes by Gianluigi Buffon

Even if I were offered twice my salary elsewhere, I would stay at Juve. Doing so would make me proud, as it is a worthy thing to do.

Quotes by Gianluigi Buffon

I was 12 when I turned my back on my goal. And I will keep doing it as long as my legs, my head, and my heart will allow.

Quotes by Gianluigi Buffon

Even Michelangelo got paid for doing the Sistine Chapel. To those artists who say they're doing it for the love of art, I say: Get real.

Quotes by Gianni Versace

Generally speaking, everyone is more interesting doing nothing than doing anything.

Quotes by Gertrude Stein

In the mean time I worship God, laying every wrong action under an interdict which I endeavour to respect, and I loathe the wicked without doing them any injury.

Quotes by Giacomo Casanova

You get into a tough spot where you're not feeling good and you can't do what you're typically accustomed to doing, you just keep grinding.

Quotes by Gerrit Cole

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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.