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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 like pop music, and I like really weird, strange stuff. It just didn't feel like there was anyone doing both.

Quotes by Flume

It's the old-school jazz mentality that I connect with the most. I dig the idea of the seeker, the guy who's always trying to figure out why he is doing music and trying to understand and make sense of his...

Quotes by Flying Lotus

I worked with the Groundlings, doing sketch comedy and improv at a theater here in L.A. It was my hobby, but I took classes and stayed passionate about it because it's what I wanted to do. It just fit. It...

Quotes by Fortune Feimster

It was in 1969, and I thought, wow, you know, I really didn't want to do a TV series. You know, I had my own act, and I was performing in Vegas and doing all of these exciting things.

Quotes by Florence Henderson

Never speak to an invalid from behind, nor from the door, nor from any distance from him, nor when he is doing anything. The official politeness of servants in these things is so grateful to invalids, that many prefer, without...

Quotes by Florence Nightingale

I think it's so interesting which ways your career can go. I would have been a completely different actor doing a completely different story, and I would have missed 'Lady Macbeth.'

Quotes by Florence Pugh

The one thing that I always try and take with me, if there's, like, a remake, or you're doing something again, is that every generation has a new story to tell.

Quotes by Florence Pugh

That, for me, actually is the most important thing about doing a period film is trying to make these people as lovable as they are back then.

Quotes by Florence Pugh

You are hugely responsible for people following you. You need to work out why you are posting, what the message is, and what you are doing to these people.

Quotes by Florence Pugh

If people are noticing the hard work I'm doing, then that's a wonderful thing.

Quotes by Florence Pugh

As an actor, it's very interesting to make the audience love you while you are doing horrendous things.

Quotes by Florence Pugh

What I really like seeing from the stage is people having their own moments, when people are doing some performance of their own.

Quotes by Florence Welch

I'm not doing no more 'Flavor of Loves.' I'm trying to grow. I don't want to stay on the same page. You can't stay on the same page in order to get to the next chap.

Quotes by Flavor Flav

With acting, I always feel conscious of what I'm doing.

Quotes by Flea

I worked full time jobs, basically doing manual labor until I could make enough money supporting myself as a musician.

Quotes by Flea

I did record a bunch of stuff, but the thing that usually stops me from doing that is that I'm a terrible singer. I made a bunch of instrumental music, and it feels really good, but just as a singer,...

Quotes by Flea

Even before I auditioned for 'X Factor' the second time, I was doing a lot of dance music.

Quotes by Fleur East

I tell fans who ask me why I'm not doing comedy anymore that I'm a different person. I've grown and I've matured. I've made a transition to where I really want to be.

Quotes by Flip Wilson

I'm a huge fan of Taio Cruz. I'm really liking what he's doing at the moment. I'd love to do something with him.

Quotes by Flo Rida

I've always known, before I had a record deal, that the thing is to go out and put on the show. I've been doing that from day one.

Quotes by Flo Rida

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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.