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Sometimes Quotes

The exceptions that shape the rule.

"Sometimes" is the hinge word in this collection, softening bigger claims into honest exceptions — including a candid look at why people take jobs in law enforcement despite the risks. For quotes on feeling and mood, see Feel quotes.

Sometimes the harder you work, the more likely you are to maybe break a rule.

Quotes by Kelvin Sampson

Personally, sometimes I'll lament the journey of an Asian-American actor, walking into audition rooms in 1999.

Quotes by Kelvin Yu

Willem de Kooning as an artist is insane, Sonia Rykiel is amazing for her colour sensibility, and Ettore Sottsass was an architect and product designer who sometimes created clothes to go with his other designs.

Quotes by Kelly Wearstler

A performance is only as good as the audience you are playing to. A lot of times you feed off of the audience, and we always try to give them all we've got and sometimes you don't get a lot...

Quotes by Kelly Jones

Sometimes it's other people's voices you have to shut out.

Quotes by Kelly Osbourne

It's kinda weird sometimes going on tour with bands because you never really know what to expect.

Quotes by Kellin Quinn

We are all rebellious teenagers. Sometimes we grow out of it, and sometimes we don't.

Quotes by Kelly Asbury

Sometimes, if I see a picture and I can make it a bit better, then I will, like everyone else does. I've been Photoshopped in every picture since I started modelling.

Quotes by Kelly Brook

My happy weight changes. Sometimes I eat more; sometimes I play more. I'll be different sizes all the time.

Quotes by Kelly Clarkson

There's a difference between a pop star and an artist. Pop stars have to be perfect all the time; an artist is allowed, on occasion, to suck. And I put myself in that category because I sometimes suck. I'm not...

Quotes by Kelis

There are some images that I will only use once, and not use again because they don't seem to really hit the nail right on the head, but there are some which are so strong they have to be reduced;...

Quotes by Keith Haring

I enjoy the character interplay. Sometimes the audience is not laughing, but smiling, and that is almost just as good because it keeps them ready to laugh.

Quotes by Keenen Ivory Wayans

My brothers can be a little out of control sometimes and so somebody has to be able to keep them focused.

Quotes by Keenen Ivory Wayans

Sometimes I make songs about girls, and I say 'he,' or I'll make songs about guys, and I say 'she,' or sometimes they're exactly what they're about. I feel like it just allows me to get a lot more perspective.

Quotes by Kehlani

I think, as musicians, our music should be who we are. Sometimes it's not - it's someone else's. All heartfelt music and all honest music, it's who we are. Of course, our upbringing has everything to do with it.

Quotes by Kehlani

Holiday shopping can be tough: sometimes you don't know what to get a person; sometimes you really do just want to help those in need.

Quotes by Kayleen Schaefer

Generating comic material can sometimes get the better of you.

Quotes by Kayvan Novak

To some extent, at least, you have to shield children from what you know and drip-feed information to them. Sometimes that is kindly meant, and sometimes not.

Quotes by Kazuo Ishiguro

Sometimes I get frustrated with my own self because I'm such a perfectionist.

Quotes by Keala Settle

Sometimes I loved the disruptive student in class who livened up lectures with wisecracks - it put a spin on things, added flavor, made me laugh. Other times, I wished the heckler would just shut up so I could learn...

Quotes by Kaui Hart Hemmings

Frequently Asked Questions

What themes come up in these "Sometimes" quotes?
A mix - understanding why people become police officers, sometimes just to pay the bills; the idea that one figure can occasionally add up to a lot; the reality of tight film production schedules with little rehearsal time; and a reflection on storytelling needing conflict since people sometimes feel lonely and trapped.
Is there a quote about why people become police officers?
Yes, one quote reflects on having cops in the family and understanding that sometimes they go into it just to pay the bills or because they don't have other choices, described with a note of empathy for their predicament. Browse the Feel page for more on empathy and understanding.
Is there a quote about numbers or figures adding up?
Yes, one short quote simply states, "One figure can sometimes add up to a lot" - a brief observation without further context given.
Is there a quote about film production schedules?
Yes, one quote describes not having the luxury of rehearsal time on most films, relying instead on scene-by-scene full cast read-throughs, sometimes done just the day before. For more on the realities of creative work, see the Life page.
Is there a quote about loneliness in storytelling?
Yes, one quote argues that stories need conflict to be memorable, noting that everybody "feels lonely and trapped sometimes," rather than everything being perfectly pulled together. For more reflections like this, check out the Good and Like pages.

Other entries reflect on how small numbers can add up unexpectedly, and how even a tightly connected group can leave someone feeling isolated. Continue with Good quotes or Life quotes.