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Dub Quotes

Lines on dub music, language, and dubbing films

These quotes use dub in two senses, from the music genre that shapes how one artist hears everything to the practice of dubbing films. For related lines, see our art quotes collection.

While I'm working, I stick with music that won't distract me - the dub stylings of Scientist and King Tubby, maybe some Beethoven string quartets.

Quotes by Adam Mansbach

I am getting good roles in the Telugu film industry. And people are also liking my work. I dub the films myself and this makes a huge difference.

Quotes by Sayaji Shinde

I learned English at school, or at least that's how it started. Also, in Holland - as opposed to some other European countries - we don't dub anything, so as a kid growing up, always watching English and American movies...

Quotes by Michiel Huisman

Definitely dub is in my body forever. I think I hear everything through a dub filter. Even when I play rock music, I play through a dub filter.

Quotes by Meshell Ndegeocello

Always Quotes

My dad is an art director for BBC TV shows, and my mum does screen printing workshops. Both of my parents played instruments, too, and my mum used to have crazy house parties when me and my brother were young...

Quotes by King Krule

I wish that I spoke more languages. I speak a couple languages, but not well enough to really dub myself. French is really the only one, and it's a difficult thing.

Quotes by Jodie Foster

To be honest, until I started dubbing, I didn't realize the amount of work of a dubbing artiste puts in. Especially the artistes that dub for villains. They really stretch their vocal cords to a different dimension.

Quotes by Chinmayi

I'm into a lot of different types of music - pretty much everything from blue grass to jazz to dub step to metal to indie experimental and progressive.

Quotes by Britne Oldford

We'd dub the one that came off best into the final transcription. It gave us a chance to ad lib as much as we wanted, knowing that excess ad libbing could be sliced from the final product.

Quotes by Bing Crosby

American Movies Quotes

I got into dub a long time ago. I was into dub before I even had any interest in reggae or Jamaican songs, Bob Marley, or any of those established artists. I just thought it was such an unusual sound.

Quotes by Bill Laswell

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the two main meanings of dub in these quotes?
They refer both to the dub music genre and to the film and television practice of dubbing dialogue into another language.
Is there a quote about growing up without dubbed shows?
Yes, one recalls learning English partly because their country did not dub foreign shows, unlike some neighboring countries.
Does music get described through dub specifically?
Yes, one musician says dub is permanently part of them, shaping how they hear music even when playing rock.
Does an actor dub their own work?
Yes, one actor in the Telugu film industry describes dubbing their own films themselves, saying it makes a real difference.
Where can I find more quotes on related creative themes?
See our art quotes collection for more on creative craft and language.

One actor describes dubbing their own performances into another language, noting how much difference it makes to the final work. See also our best quotes page.