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Endings Quotes

How stories choose to close.

Endings quotes here cover everything from a brief television appearance to a producer defending a controversial series finale as exactly intended. One broader quote argues that both beginnings and endings of human undertakings tend to be untidy. See more on where stories start in our Beginnings quotes.

I'm incredibly cheesy. I'm all about happy endings and all of that.

Quotes by Rebecca Mader

I had a very quick moment on 'Happy Endings.'

Quotes by Justin Baldoni

'Battlestar Galactica' executive producer Ronald D. Moore told Tor.com that the series finale of 'Battlestar' turned out exactly as he'd intended, but there were several alternate endings that were considered before the final version was produced.

Quotes by John Joseph Adams

The beginnings and endings of all human undertakings are untidy.

Quotes by John Galsworthy

About Quotes

I like happy endings.

Quotes by Harmon Killebrew

I have an instinctual distrust of conventional happy endings.

George R.R. Martin

The Tamil audience is more receptive to unusual endings.

Quotes by Gautham Menon

Yeah, I don't necessarily like endings that contrive an artificial moment of completion.

Quotes by Daniel Clowes

It's no secret that many tales of tween stardom have had unhappy endings.

Quotes by Chris Connelly

Ale Quotes

In film, you can have sad endings.

Quotes by Anna Torv

Life is not so much about beginnings and endings as it is about going on and on and on. It is about muddling through the middle.

Quotes by Anna Quindlen

Endings are not my thing.

Quotes by Allison Pearson

Frequently Asked Questions

Do these endings quotes reference specific TV shows?
Yes, one references a brief appearance on a comedy series called 'Happy Endings,' while another discusses a controversial sci-fi series finale directly from its executive producer. Both offer a behind-the-scenes view of how endings get made.
Are endings always described as neat and satisfying?
No, one quote argues that both beginnings and endings of human undertakings are inherently untidy, pushing back against the idea of a perfectly clean conclusion. This more philosophical view balances the pop-culture references elsewhere.
Is there a preference for happy endings in this collection?
One speaker openly admits to being cheesy and loving happy endings, showing a lighter, more sentimental side to the topic. It contrasts with the more analytical comments about finale writing.
Why do TV finales get so much attention?
Because a finale defines how an entire series is remembered, producers often defend their choices carefully, as one executive producer does here. Fans and critics tend to hold finales to a higher standard than other episodes.
What quote themes pair well with endings?
Our Beginnings quotes offer the natural counterpart, while Audience quotes explore how viewers react to the stories being closed out.

Some endings satisfy, others spark debate, but all of them shape how a story is remembered. Continue with About and Audience quotes for more on storytelling.