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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.

I would rather not know about how one gets parts in movies these days.

Quotes by Christopher Plummer

Since retiring from the FBI in 2007, I've traveled the world and worked with everyone from CEOs to their managers and everyday workers on how to apply techniques from hundreds of high-stakes, life-or-death negotiations to business negotiations.

Quotes by Christopher Voss

There were a couple times with close-ups where I tended to overact. I would use more of my face than I needed to. I learned how to be more subtle.

Quotes by Christopher Lloyd

I think we'd like to direct. Not so much because we'd like to be directors... we'd like to see how one of our scripts would do if it didn't get changed.

Quotes by Christopher Markus

How that works is our first season was the year we had a threatened writers' strike, so what we did was that instead of doing 22 episodes, we did 30. We put 10 in the bank.

Quotes by Christopher Meloni

I love films. If I'd known how to get into or do it from the word go, I would have done that.

Quotes by Christopher Hampton

I couldn't describe how little interest I have in men. Or I could - but I don't think that it would be appropriate.

Quotes by Christine Quinn

As a novelist, I have always been interested in how people come to terms with difficult, life-altering events.

Quotes by Christina Baker Kline

I tell it how it is. I'm laid back.

Quotes by Christian Yelich

If we have no respect for our viewers, then how can we have any respect for ourselves and what we do?

Quotes by Christiane Amanpour

I'm very protective of how much I let people see.

Quotes by Christina Aguilera

Internationalism is a social and political theory, a certain concept of how human society ought to be organized, and in particular a concept of how the nations ought to organize their mutual relations.

Quotes by Christian Lous Lange

I've experienced first-hand how the system is in Germany. I've seen how well-developed and professional they are, even at a young age. I learned and grew so much as an individual there.

Quotes by Christian Pulisic

Women are most fascinating between the ages of 35 and 40 after they have won a few races and know how to pace themselves. Since few women ever pass 40, maximum fascination can continue indefinitely.

Quotes by Christian Dior

I've actually tried to give Brett Ratner dance lessons, but he thinks he already knows how to.

Quotes by Chris Tucker

There seems to be a peculiar kind of clamor for comics. And I'm not sure how much a part of reality that is. I think partly it's based on some idea that comics are what everybody wants to read -...

Quotes by Chris Ware

I married way out of my pay grade. I have no idea how that happened.

Quotes by Chris Pratt

Drawing was a constant in how I expressed myself.

Quotes by Chris Renaud

It's unbelievable how far my career has taken me.

Quotes by Chris Long

I learned how to break the rules without asking.

Quotes by Chris March

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.