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Someone Quotes

On the someones who shape a moment.

This page includes praise for a steady presence who doesn't panic under pressure, and a note on a fictional character built to feel relatable even in impossible circumstances. For similar reflections, see Know.

Someone who is wrongfully accused needs to do their best to put it behind them and move on.

Quotes by Jared Polis

In a very straightforward way, I am a terrible reporter. I'm not someone who can go into a story and not get involved.

Quotes by Janine di Giovanni

I'm not sure that finding a husband at university made me any less of a feminist or an academic. I still soaked up Susan Faludi; I still read Doris Lessing. But I did it at the same time I met...

Quotes by Janine di Giovanni

I won't quit to become someone's old lady.

Quotes by Janis Joplin

All of a sudden, someone threw me in front of this rock and roll band. And I decided then and there that was it. I never wanted to do anything else.

Quotes by Janis Joplin

What helps me when someone puts me down or aims to offend me is to not take what they say personally. I try my best to not internalize their comments.

Quotes by Janet Mock

I always felt once it goes into movie land, the book belongs to someone else.

Quotes by Janet Evanovich

A terrific exercise is to take a paragraph of someone's writing who has a really strong style, and using their structure, substitute your own words for theirs, and see how they achieved their effects.

Quotes by Janet Fitch

Put a Post-It note on your mirror that says: 'Someone has to succeed. There's no reason why it shouldn't be me.' Repeat before every audition.

Quotes by Janet McTeer

Someone once told me that being in the closet is like living in a vertical casket. Perfect description.

Quotes by Jane Velez-Mitchell

The whole idea that someone should not be able to marry who they love based on their gender and their preference is ridiculous.

Quotes by Jane Wiedlin

Costume is a huge part of getting into character. Your body soaks in what you're wearing, and you turn into someone else.

Quotes by Jane Levy

No one's just going to hand you a career. I waited for years for someone to hand me one and it never happened.

Quotes by Jane Lynch

I needed my own territory, and I didn't know how I was going to get it. And so I took my frustrations and plugged them into someone entirely different from me. I wanted to see if I could slip into...

Quotes by Jane Hamilton

I am someone who puts their takeout or leftovers into the Tupperware and stores it in the refrigerator overnight.

Quotes by Jane Krakowski

I'm someone who loves to play. I make films so I can have fun with the characters.

Quotes by Jane Campion

I am too much of a worrier. I'm the person who thinks about calling round all the hospitals when someone is five minutes later than they said they would be.

Quotes by Jane Fallon

If someone tells me something and asks me to keep it a secret, I always do.

Quotes by Jane Fallon

Ted needs someone to be there 100% of the time. He thinks that's love. It's not love - it's babysitting.

Quotes by Jane Fonda

There is always a reverence issue, and I'm no different from any audience member that if someone's adapting a book or comic that I like, I really don't want them to screw it up.

Quotes by Jane Goldman

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of "someone" shows up in these quotes?
These quotes explore the idea of "someone" in different lights - a steady leader who can give you "piece of mind and does not panic," a relatable character like Michael Scofield, and even an anonymous friend who makes an offhand comment. For more relatable everyday quotes, check out our Like page.
Do these quotes talk about relatable characters?
Yes - one quote describes Michael Scofield as "someone everyone can relate to, but nobody would want to be in his shoes," capturing how we admire people whose struggles we wouldn't want for ourselves.
Is there a quote about handling awkward social moments?
Yes. One quote reflects on subtle racism, describing how "someone makes a comment that they wouldn't make at my family reunion" - an honest look at the kind of second-hand encounters people notice among friends. For more thoughtful reflections, visit our Know collection.
What does the collection say about being offered opportunities?
One quote captures quiet gratitude for opportunity: "When someone offers me a part, I say, 'Yes, please.'" It's a simple reminder to embrace chances when they come.
Are these quotes calm and reassuring?
Several are - one speaks to how comforting it is to have "someone at the helm who can give you piece of mind and does not panic," a nice thought for anyone needing steady reassurance in tough moments. Browse more in our Life and Always sections.

One quote describes the discomfort of overhearing a casual racist remark among friends, offering a candid, personal moment. Continue with Always or Life.