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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 love for there to be a 'Voodoo Dreams' movie, especially after seeing the glorious 'Beasts of the Southern Wild.' I so admired how the filmmakers captured Louisiana and the magical atmosphere. I cried.

Quotes by Jewell Parker Rhodes

I get asked a lot about being a woman within the industry and how difficult it is, and yeah, it is - but it's difficult for everybody... I'm not a 'burn-your-bra' feminist.

Quotes by Jessie Buckley

When 'The Ring' came out, it destroyed me for an entire week. I just couldn't deal with how terrifying that film was.

Quotes by Jessica Rothe

I can't tell you how many bizarre shows at UCB I was a part of.

Quotes by Jessica St. Clair

It doesn't matter what I use. It can be anything. What's interesting is how what I'm doing meets with the stuff I use.

Quotes by Jessica Stockholder

Things have character. So I'm interested in how the character of the thing might function as a protagonist in what isn't a narrative.

Quotes by Jessica Stockholder

We have incredible record labels in Australia, but sometimes they have a preconceived idea of how to do things.

Quotes by Jessica Mauboy

I've had to learn how to say 'no' to offers.

Quotes by Jessica Chastain

Funny how defined we are by how we present ourselves to the world.

Quotes by Jessica Chastain

I'm a victim of maybe circumstances, but look at how it worked out.

Quotes by Jessica Hahn

It took me many years to figure out how to structure a compelling story.

Quotes by Jessica Abel

I know how to run a nationally paced campaign.

Quotes by Jesse Jackson

Real men know how to listen, and real men know how to be honest.

Quotes by Jesse L. Martin

We can't let the fans influence how we play.

Quotes by Jesse Lingard

I fought tooth and nail: I didn't want to learn Hebrew. My Bar Mitzvah came around, and I didn't want to read the Torah portion. I look back with a lot of chagrin about how I behaved.

Quotes by Jesse Andrews

Coaches who have been players in the league, they get so attuned to playing how they were successful and who their coaches were.

Quotes by Jerry West

The question of how to structure our nation's financial system arose in the early years of the republic.

Quotes by Jerome Powell

I knew I was going to love my daughter, but I had no idea how much I would love her.

Quotes by Jeremy Sisto

You have to think about storytelling over the long haul: what is going to engage an audience for, potentially, years and how characters can become deeply involving for an audience.

Quotes by Jeremy Podeswa

I find the parallels between how some investors refuse to recognise the trends and our reaction to some of our environmental challenges very powerful. There is an unwillingness to process unpleasant data.

Quotes by Jeremy Grantham

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.