Kidnapped Quotes
When a passion or role takes over completely
Each of these quotes borrows the word kidnapped to describe feeling swept away by something bigger than a simple choice, whether that's a belief system, a film role, or a lifelong pursuit of music. Used this way, the word captures how little control the speaker felt they had. For quotes on feeling overtaken in other ways, see our Damage collection.
My character was kidnapped by the Terminator and I was kidnapped by the Terminator production.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are these kidnapped quotes about actual abductions?
No, each one uses the word figuratively to describe being completely absorbed by a career, belief, or creative pursuit rather than an actual crime.
Why do public figures describe their work as having taken them over so fully?
It's a dramatic way of expressing that a role or passion overtook their life more forcefully than they expected or chose.
What subjects appear in these quotes besides careers?
Faith and music both appear, showing the metaphor stretches beyond acting or film work into personal belief and artistic calling.
Is the tone of these quotes serious or lighthearted?
It's mixed, with some carrying real weight about identity and belief while others use the word more playfully to describe an all-consuming hobby.
Where can I find more quotes about forces beyond one's control?
For more reflections on identity shaped by outside forces, see our Mary Maclane quotes.
It's a striking way to describe devotion that feels involuntary rather than chosen. Visit Markets for quotes on other forces that can pull people along.
