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Some Quotes

Small word, wide range of thought.

This page gathers quotes that turn on the word "some" — a small qualifier that shows up everywhere from filmmakers talking about creative limits to reflections on real historical friction, including the 1962 border war fought over disputed Himalayan terrain. If you're also drawn to broader affirmations, the Good quotes collection covers similar ground from another angle.

The reality is that life expectancy has not improved for everyone. In fact, in some cases, life expectancy is actually decreasing.

Quotes by Jan Schakowsky

I know some actresses who used to be older than me who are now younger than me - I don't know how they do it.

Quotes by Jane Asher

I went to some sports camps when I was really young and hated it. So I changed and went to camps where I could dance all morning and act all afternoon.

Quotes by Jane Badler

The fact of the matter is, is that we need our borders secured. Certainly, we realize that there's going to have to be some kind of immigration reform, but I don't believe any of that's going to move forward until...

Quotes by Jan Brewer

We're all complex human beings, and if some of that complexity shows through, I think it's advantageous for the movie.

Quotes by Jan de Bont

The problem that I have is with the music business. For some reason it seems almost impossible to get anything, any music, released which includes improvisation or soloing.

Quotes by Jan Hammer

Ironically, I grew up watching Indian movies as a kid in Russia. I am quite familiar with Bollywood. I grew up watching 'Disco Dancer;' I watched it some 20 times as a kid.

Quotes by Jan Koum

I grew up watching 'Disco Dancer'. I watched it some 20 times as a kid.

Quotes by Jan Koum

I've had some great examples in my career of how to do things the right way.

Quotes by Jamie Moyer

Give your kids a bloody knife and fork and let me put some fresh food in front of them they can eat.

Quotes by Jamie Oliver

Generally in the theatre, you spend some portion of the performance convincing people they have done the right thing in buying the ticket, that this is the play they want to watch.

Quotes by Jamie Parker

It's important we win and because of the players we have we should win some matches in style.

Quotes by Jamie Redknapp

Animals are not cute. They are disturbing. Pigs do eat their young. Actually, I hate pigs. I just happen to have some who are friends of mine.

Quotes by Jamie Wyeth

I have gotten disturbed at... some of the Democrats' anti-business behavior, the sentiment, the attacks on work ethic and successful people. I think it's very counter-productive.

Quotes by Jamie Dimon

Some people came up with story lines where Colonel Potter moves in with Klinger, and we become a 1950s' odd couple. I said, 'Come on, let's do something significant.'

Quotes by Jamie Farr

Some comic artists I've known are better than most contemporary artists with work hanging in Tate Modern.

Quotes by Jamie Hewlett

I saw a picture of a girl using an eyelash curler when I was a kid, and I thought it was some sort of torture device, the eye guillotine.

Quotes by Jamie Hince

Now that I'm not a puppet for some director, the Hyneman is free to explore the world at large.

Quotes by Jamie Hyneman

I'm developing some new kinds of robotic firefighting vehicles to help with the massive forest fires we're dealing with in the West.

Quotes by Jamie Hyneman

I have to have some of my voice because I have my own experiences that I lived through.

Quotes by Jamie Kennedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this "Some" quotes page cover?
These quotes use the word "some" while touching on a mix of subjects, from a filmmaker's approach to keeping projects "responsible and manageable" to a comedian describing college years spent living with Harvard MD/PhD students. It's a small window into how different speakers used the word in very different contexts. For quotes with a similar reflective quality, check out the Like page.
Is there a quote here about history or politics?
Yes. One quote mentions the 1962 war between India and China over disputed terrain, noting that India "got hurt by that." It's presented as a brief historical reference rather than a full account of the conflict.
Are there any quotes about comedy or humor on this page?
A couple of them touch on comedy indirectly - one speaker talks about being sent unsolicited material and rarely buying jokes, while another describes discovering they were "the funny one" while living with a group of serious academic housemates. If you enjoy that kind of light, self-deprecating humor, the Good page has more in that spirit.
Do any of these quotes relate to filmmaking?
Yes, one quote reflects on how keeping a production "responsible and manageable" can open the door to making "interesting movies that you maybe couldn't make otherwise" - a nod to creative constraints shaping better work. For more on ambition and craft, browse the Great page.
Why are these particular quotes grouped together?
They're grouped simply because each one includes the word "some" somewhere in the line - whether it's "some of the disputed terrain," "some interesting movies," "some people," or "some Harvard MD/PhD students." The topics themselves range widely, from geopolitics to personal history. For more general reflections, the Always page is worth a look.

Because "some" is such a common qualifier, the range here is genuinely wide — comedy writers, actors, and directors all use it to hedge, soften, or specify. For quotes with a punchier, more declarative tone, browse Great quotes, or check Like quotes for comparisons and preferences.