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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.

In an era of endless innovation and constant disruption, what is any company really worth? How does a startup determine its valuation?

Quotes by Jay Samit

How is the economy supposed to recover when people can't afford to fill the tank?

Quotes by Jay Kay

They're all focusing on how John Roberts is going to decide Roe v. Wade. That isn't even the right question. I don't even know of a case in the (court) system that addresses it.

Quotes by Jay Alan Sekulow

I've written close to 20 screenplays and 100 sketches - I know exactly how to do them. They're judged by set criteria that I know.

Quotes by Jay Chandrasekhar

My Chinese zodiac is a dog. But I'm an exception because of how much I love cats.

Quotes by Jason Wu

I hope that in my books there's an undertone of politics, basic tenets of how we should live.

Quotes by Jasper Fforde

I don't know how to organise thoughts. I don't know how to have thoughts.

Quotes by Jasper Johns

One works without thinking how to work.

Quotes by Jasper Johns

I think about all the time how I'll be able to say that during my career, I played with the greatest players of my era. Hopefully, I'll be able to say I won championships with those players.

Quotes by JaVale McGee

I've lost count of how many times I have performed in Chennai.

Quotes by Javed Ali

I still recall how nervous I was when I went for the recording of ‘Guzarish'… When I reached the studio, all of them were there - Rahman, Aamir Khan, lyricist Prasoon Joshi and director A.R. Murugadoss.

Quotes by Javed Ali

I essay a negative or a positive character depending on whether it's a principle role and how much it drives the movie.

Quotes by Javed Jaffrey

I don't know how to drive a car.

Quotes by Javier Bardem

I'm going to keep rushing the ball until the whistle blows and it's the end of the game. That's how I'm going to keep playing.

Quotes by Jason Pierre-Paul

'Grease' was how I learned that I really liked music and musicals and movies that included music.

Quotes by Jason Moore

There are no real guidelines or maps in Australia as to how to write a show, whereas in Hollywood it's where the TV industry is created and there's a lot of work that goes into development.

Quotes by Jason Gann

When I was coming up as an entrepreneur, I had to fight for everything I got, and there was no clear roadmap of how to be successful.

Quotes by Jason Calacanis

I use this app that keeps my handicap. As professionals, we don't keep handicaps. But as a kid, I was so excited about seeing how low I could get my handicap. So that's one app I really do use a...

Quotes by Jason Day

I watch a lot of sports. One of the reasons I watch is to see how these guys handle pressure, how they respond to situations.

Quotes by Jason Dufner

It's appalling how much money raised at some charity events gets wasted on paying personnel and admin staff.

Quotes by Jasmine Guinness

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.