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Trick Quotes

There usually isn't one.

Every quote here plays with the idea of a trick, then quietly admits there isn't one, just embracing the grind, whether that's acting, writing, or plain government-backed comedy.

There's no trick to being a humorist when you have the whole government working for you.

Quotes by Will Rogers

I certainly like working harder than a lot of my peers. The trick is embracing it.

Quotes by Topher Grace

I've always enjoyed Cheap Trick.

Quotes by Steve Miller

Anyone can build a fast CPU. The trick is to build a fast system.

Quotes by Seymour Cray

Act Quotes

Once you get a trick on film, it's there forever.

Quotes by Rob Dyrdek

The trick to playing Steve Jobs? I don't know.

Quotes by Noah Wyle

Mass market paperback thrillers are a dime a dozen. The trick is to find something that actually sticks to the ribs.

Quotes by Michelle Dean

A hat trick in a derby is a special thing.

Quotes by Mauro Icardi

My usual trick with the Irish plays is to set things on islands I've never been to.

Quotes by Martin McDonagh

Always Quotes

The trick was really finding the appropriate publisher for each of the projects I'd devised.

Quotes by Mark Millar

A commission presenting evidence doesn't do a Jedi mind trick and make state legislators in some state suddenly pass a bill.

Quotes by Kris Kobach

The big trick in putting is not method; the secret of putting is domination of the nerves.

Quotes by Henry Cotton

The trick in life is learning how to deal with it.

Quotes by Helen Mirren

Writing is an act of faith, not a trick of grammar.

Quotes by E. B. White

Balm Quotes

If I have a breakout, Darphin Aromatic Purifying Balm always does the trick.

Quotes by Camille Rowe

That was my trick. I interned a lot.

Quotes by Brad Paisley

I don't know what I would do if it wasn't music, 'cause I'm really a one trick pony.

Quotes by Bill Medley

The trick is to be there when it's settled.

Quotes by Arthur Goldberg

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the theme behind these trick quotes?
Each one plays with the idea of a hidden trick to success, then usually admits the real answer is just consistent effort, whether in comedy, acting, or writing.
Why would someone search for trick quotes?
People often want a quick, quotable line about the so-called secret behind doing something well, and these quotes deliver that with a bit of honesty attached.
Is there a quote about playing a specific real person?
Yes, one is about the challenge of playing Steve Jobs, with the speaker admitting they don't fully know the trick to capturing him.
Does the page mention writing or publishing specifically?
It does, noting that mass market thrillers are common, but the real trick is finding one that actually sticks with readers.
Is there a related page worth checking?
Check Act for more on performance craft, or Always for the persistence behind any trick.

See Act for more on performance craft, or Always for the persistence behind it.