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Getting Quotes

The daily grind behind getting things done.

This collection of getting quotes touches on what it actually takes to get a film made, the discipline of getting through bad reviews without losing sleep, and even an odd comparison about how easily a five-year-old can get under your skin. Related reflections continue in our Better quotes.

Doing something like 'Bushwick,' a lot of people need to agree that the piece is working with what's going on on the screen. So it's a lot of tweaks and re-works, just kinda moving pieces around and getting things to...

Quotes by Aesop Rock

The best part of going out is always getting ready with your friends.

Quotes by Adwoa Aboah

I grew up, and I'm getting the chance to make music with the people I idolized.

Quotes by Adrian Younge

There is always room for improvement even if you're getting 110 averages.

Quotes by Adrian Lewis

Always Quotes

It's definitely time to stop. We're getting too old. We both realised that the show wasn't as engaging as it used to be. We were starting to look a bit ridiculous.

Quotes by Adrian Edmondson

Performers like Tommy Cooper, who are always getting things wrong, are much more endearing than comedians who are sassy and smart.

Quotes by Adrian Edmondson

There are lots of offers that I am getting. I can't complain.

Quotes by Aditya Roy Kapur

When a child wants to be accepted, he'll do anything. And if it means you're getting a certain amount of notoriety from a fight, that's what you'll do.

Quotes by Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

If I were a writer and not a singer in 10 years, I don't know how I'd feel about writing really personal songs and getting someone else to sing them.

Quotes by Adele

Better Quotes

Even though I am getting my coaching badges, I am more into mentoring.

Quotes by Adebayo Akinfenwa

I'm a big believer in not getting too high when you are winning and not getting too low when things aren't going well.

Quotes by Adebayo Akinfenwa

I think the thing is that kickers are getting better.

Quotes by Adam Vinatieri

Defenses usually are trying to take away the guys who are getting a lot of catches earlier in the season.

Quotes by Adam Thielen

For me, I'm just trying to keep getting better.

Quotes by Adam Thielen

Like Quotes

It doesn't really matter who's getting the credit. We just love to be on the field and winning games.

Quotes by Adam Thielen

By the time the season's over, I'm ready to get back in the weight room and start training as far as getting stronger.

Quotes by Adam Thielen

Like, on the 'Parks And Rec' set, I still feel like I'm a guest star. Being a fan of the show, it's really surreal to be on the set and see that it's not real, and getting to know the...

Quotes by Adam Scott

With Fountains of Wayne, after 'Stacy's Mom' happened, we started making a little bit more money and getting a little bit more known.

Quotes by Adam Schlesinger

I think I had a stress fracture before I broke my foot, and I think that was absolutely because I was not getting enough nutrients.

Quotes by Adam Rippon

Love Quotes

I was always interested in it when I was younger, but it was when I was at university, getting together with other like-minded theatrically inclined types, that I admitted to myself that I wanted to be an actor.

Quotes by Adam Rayner

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these "Getting" quotes touch on?
These quotes reflect on the process side of things — getting films made, getting into someone's head, getting the best shots on a film set, and getting bad reviews without losing sleep over it. For more on constants in life and work, see the Always quotes page.
Is there a quote about how films actually get made?
Yes, one quote calls the usual key to getting films made a producer's "terrier-like determination not to let it go," while also noting that such determination can lead to backing "mediocre projects." For more behind-the-scenes reflections, see the Better quotes page.
Is there a quote referencing a real-world political figure?
Yes, one quote compares Slobodan Milosevic to a five-year-old, noting they have "an uncanny way of getting into your psyche, your self-esteem" — a pointed comparison about influence and manipulation.
Is there a quote about filmmaking and directing?
Yes, one quote describes the job as mostly about nudging actors and "getting all the best shots to cover the story," downplaying the idea that directing requires much more than that. You might also like our Like quotes page.
Is there a quote about handling criticism?
Yes — a short one: "I don't spend sleepless nights over getting very bad reviews." It's a good reminder not to take criticism too personally. For more on staying positive despite setbacks, see the Love quotes page.

Other entries describe the practical side of getting the right shots on set, a reminder that most of the work happens before the spotlight. See also Like quotes and Love quotes.