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Some Quotes

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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.

Some filmmakers set out to re-create the theater experience they got on Broadway. They kept everything the same. They shot the original casts. We reinvent the whole thing, look at it solely as a movie. We pretend that nobody saw...

Quotes by Craig Zadan

Some of the most untidy writers have also been the most productive. Iris Murdoch, for instance, wrote a good 30 books in a house strewn with rubbish.

Quotes by Craig Brown

I decided that I would be one of the biggest new names; and I actually had some little fancy business cards printed up to announce it, 'Count Basie. Beware, the Count is Here.'

Quotes by Count Basie

Some people were offended by a show about cougars.

Quotes by Courteney Cox

When you write a show, every character is you to some extent.

Quotes by Courtney A. Kemp

I very much want to write about some elements of my own growing up.

Quotes by Courtney A. Kemp

I grew up listening to Nirvana and then went through some bad '90s pop stuff - a lot of Australian one-hit wonders.

Quotes by Courtney Barnett

I would love to be able to play some characters on television that are similar to some of the indie film roles I've done, that have been so close to my heart.

Quotes by Courtney Ford

I'm hoping to work on some original songs and to keep performing in front of a crowd as much as I can.

Quotes by Courtney Hadwin

I don't mean to be a diva, but some days you wake up and you're Barbara Streisand.

Quotes by Courtney Love

I do have to pinch myself at times when I look back at some of the things I have achieved. I really do.

Quotes by Craig Bellamy

Some things I don't compromise on. Health care is one of them.

Quotes by Corrine Brown

I'm not a competitive player at all, but I don't want competitive games to go away, because for some people that's why they play games, to compete.

Quotes by Cory Barlog

I don't want to work on any games that don't have some kind of story component because that is the draw for me.

Quotes by Cory Barlog

Superman' was created at a time when we needed some idealistic, perfect person to aspire to, which is why he is so flawless.

Quotes by Cory Barlog

The idea we would create some kind of religious test for entry into the country is absolutely wrong.

Quotes by Cory Gardner

To say that we should engage in some hypothetical about, 'Will I vote for Trump,' that's defeatist. I'm not going to be a defeatist.

Quotes by Cory Gardner

I may not be in the weight room as much as some guys, but I get my work done.

Quotes by Cory Lidle

I keep a pretty low profile. I live in Culver City with some roommates. I don't do the whole 'Hollywood' thing.

Quotes by Cory Monteith

There may be some so very Ignorant, that they know not how to Pray.

Quotes by Cotton Mather

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.