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How Quotes

The questions behind every choice.

This set of how quotes covers a range of specific curiosities, from wondering how an R rating limits a film's audience to asking how a franchise could work without its signature character. Several reflect on the practical 'how' behind creative decisions rather than abstract philosophy. Related reflections continue in our About quotes.

The greatest artists know how to entertain, or else nobody would read them.

Quotes by Deborah Moggach

I can't tell you how many times I heard from younger sisters that their older sisters were bossy and judgmental.

Quotes by Deborah Tannen

I'm a linguist. I study how people talk to each other and how the ways we talk affect our relationships.

Quotes by Deborah Tannen

I have two sisters; one is two years older, and one is eight years older. That helped me understand how completely different sister relationships can be.

Quotes by Deborah Tannen

I am not really sure how I got interested in medicine.

Quotes by Debi Thomas

I've got this thing with skating and school - to see how much I can accomplish.

Quotes by Debi Thomas

You'd be amazed how much attention $1 million will get you.

Quotes by DeAngelo Williams

Writers are troubled about finding time to write and writer's block and publicizing books that aren't books yet. They agonize over how to write and what to write and what not to write.

Quotes by Deb Caletti

You shouldn't be learning how to code when you're middle-aged. You should be learning how to code when you're a kid.

Quotes by Debbie Millman

I'd never get elected if people in North Carolina realized how liberal I am.

Quotes by Dean Smith

I've been double-teamed my whole life. I know when a double team's coming. I know what side the guy's coming from. I know how to dribble out of it.

Quotes by Deandre Ayton

I'm so reluctant to do newspaper interviews because it's so misleading how they interpret what you say.

Quotes by Davy Jones

I had no idea how to make it as an actor. But I knew I wanted to.

Quotes by David Walton

Since Abramovich took over, look at how many trophies Chelsea have won.

Quotes by David Seaman

There is a danger to judicial independence when people have no understanding of how the judiciary fits into the constitutional scheme.

Quotes by David Souter

I missed the final of the World Championships in 2009, but I told the coach I would break the world record in 2010. Which I did. Then in 2011 I won the World Championships and now in 2012 it is...

Quotes by David Rudisha

Chris Columbus was really interesting to watch how he works with children.

Quotes by David R. Ellis

I got put on jury duty, which is where I learned how to write.

Quotes by David O. Russell

I've ceased making predictions on things because we'll see how they turn out.

Quotes by David Plouffe

I travel a ridiculous amount, so I've thought a lot about, and spent a lot of time refining, what I carry and how I carry it.

Quotes by David Pogue

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these "How" quotes explore?
These quotes use "how" to ask real questions — how a rating can limit who sees a film, how fame changes your privacy, and how certain characters feel inseparable from their franchise. For more everyday reflections, see the Always quotes page.
Is there a quote about film ratings?
Yes, one quote reflects on not realizing "how limiting an R rating is," describing a film made as a cautionary tale for young teenagers who ended up not being allowed to see it. For more film-related reflections, see the About quotes page.
Is there a quote about fame and privacy?
Yes — one quote asks directly, "How do you deal with the loss of anonymity, the loss of privacy?" It's a candid look at what fame actually costs. For related thoughts, see the Just quotes page.
Is there a quote about movies and their iconic characters?
Yes, one quote asks, "How can you have 'Scream' without Ghostface?" and adds, "It's like 'Friday the 13th' without Jason." It's a fun observation about how tied certain characters are to their films.
Is there a quote about disliking a classic author?
Yes, one quote recalls reading Jane Austen in college and telling "everyone how much I disliked it," including a rough experience with 'Northanger Abbey.' For more on personal opinions like this, see the Know quotes page.

Others ask how someone adjusts to losing their privacy after becoming known, tying the question of 'how' to real personal change. See also Just quotes and Know quotes.