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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.

I've done panel shows, which I enjoy, and on those you're recording half-an-hour of TV and sometimes they film for two hours. But with 'Britain's Got Talent,' you're on camera for eight hours, with a large theatre audience watching -...

Quotes by David Walliams

I would say the referees have the toughest game to call. I would say that there's a lot of officiating done by announcers, local announcers. Sometimes you should listen to a game from both feeds, and you'd think you were...

Quotes by David Stern

Planting native species in our gardens and communities is increasingly important, because indigenous insects, birds and wildlife rely on them. Over thousands, and sometimes millions, of years they have co-evolved to live in local climate and soil conditions.

Quotes by David Suzuki

Sometimes a little compromise isn't a bad thing. You don't need to be precious about it.

Quotes by David Sylvian

I was interested in the idea of celebrity... some very untalented people getting very successful and making a lot of money for not a lot of work, sometimes.

Quotes by David Thewlis

People sometimes say, 'Why do you choose a part?' and sometimes it's not that I chose it but that that was the one that came along.

Quotes by David Thewlis

Sometimes you're playing two or three times a week.

Quotes by David Seaman

Relapse is very dangerous. However, relapse can be a symptom of the disease. Sometimes there are multiple relapses before you get sober and stay sober.

Quotes by David Sheff

The tragic fact is that with addiction, like many other illnesses, sometimes you can do everything right and people die.

Quotes by David Sheff

Stuff happens in football. Sometimes it goes in your favour, sometimes it doesn't.

Quotes by David Silva

Sometimes when I watch a TV season, your favorite shows die quickly. And then sometimes it's not your favorite, and they live on for 12 years.

Quotes by David Spade

Being a lawyer in New York sucks because you're working eighty, sometimes a hundred hours a week.

Quotes by David Steinberg

Sometimes when you get disappointment it makes you stronger.

Quotes by David Rudisha

I relate to the feeling that Da Vinci was often plagued by the idea that what he did wasn't good enough, that he was his harshest critic. He'd sometimes destroy what he was working on.

Quotes by David S. Goyer

Sometimes it's learning how the play wants to function rather than imposing something on it. For me, that's the thrill in directing.

Quotes by David Rabe

I value kindness in myself and others. I try to remain super-vigilant about my targets and make extra sure that my sometimes barbed comments are deserved and in response to genuine malefaction.

Quotes by David Rakoff

When something really extreme happens, you have to find a way to embrace that and include it in how you think about the character. Sometimes it's not easy.

Quotes by David Ogden Stiers

I was sometimes called 'coconut' when I was at school.

Quotes by David Oyelowo

I turn down a lot of movies because sometimes they glamorize violence or the darker side of sex or criminality.

Quotes by David Oyelowo

I have observed that money left without special guidance is sometimes used well and sometimes not.

Quotes by David Packard

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.