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Wait Quotes

On patience, timing, and the wait itself.

This collection treats waiting as both strategy and reality - building anticipation before a film's release, and staying open to roles rather than waiting only for a narrow ideal. Related reading: Good.

I would love to do a musical. When I did 'Fame L.A.' for a year - all the singing, dancing and acting - I was in heaven. I cried so much when they cancelled the show. I mean, I loved...

Quotes by Roselyn Sanchez

I like strong, strong women who don't go down without a fight. I like iconic roles. They don't come around very often, so I have to wait for them. Obviously I'm not the typical blonde who stands by the side,...

Quotes by Rose McGowan

It's so flattering to know that Wilton is a fan of mine, because I've been a big fan of theirs for a long time. I use their products when I bake, and I can't wait to see what ideas we...

Quotes by Rosanna Pansino

I always got very excited about the Masters as a kid. I could hardly wait until the Wednesday when you'd get the BBC's preview. And I'd then be glued to the screen until Sunday night.

Quotes by Rory McIlroy

Sometimes I know what my characters are moving away from or toward; more often I just wait and see. For instance, though I knew Sinkler in 'The Trusty' was going for water, I did not know that he would meet...

Quotes by Ron Rash

Perhaps we should wait until his second term begins before carving Barack Obama's face in Mount Rushmore. Is that asking too much?

Quotes by Ron Fournier

You know how many times I have to witness the transition from, 'Oh, get away from that thug,' to, 'Oh, wait a minute, that's the guy from 'Weeds'! Hey, can I shake your hand?'

Quotes by Romany Malco

Anything that you think is wild or fun, or can't wait to see or show your friends, go for it.

Quotes by Roman Coppola

Missionary zeal does not grow out of intellectual beliefs, nor out of theological arguments, but out of love. If I do not love a person I am not moved to help him by proofs that he is in need; if...

Quotes by Roland Allen

Wait until the baby is born before you start criticising it, I say!

Quotes by Roger Moore

I believe it is better to be prepared for illness than to wait for a cure.

Quotes by Roger Moore

I can remember when President Nixon basically said, 'All troops have been withdrawn from the delta.' And I said, 'Wait, I'm still here.'

Quotes by Rodney Frelinghuysen

Having the games on TV, I've always believed it's like watching a soap opera - fans can't wait for the next episode.

Quotes by Rocky Wirtz

When I interview people, and they give me an immediate answer, they're often not thinking. So I'm silent. I wait. Because they think they have to keep answering. And it's the second train of thought that's the better answer.

Quotes by Robin Leach

I used to watch Monte Irvin play when I was a kid. I idolized him. I used to wait in front of the ballpark just for him to pass by so I could see him.

Quotes by Roberto Clemente

You have to love the doing of what you're doing and not wait for the phone to ring.

Quotes by Robert Stack

What's wonderful about 'Star Trek' having been rebooted so successfully by the J. J. Abrams movie franchise is that - the corollary effect is that it creates a new generation of fans, and they're interested in all of it. They...

Quotes by Robert Picardo

You don't have to wait for a tragedy to occur to rush to help those in need.

Quotes by Robert Kraft

Pirates did not store all their treasures in treasure chests, then bury them and draw maps to them. That's a movie invention. In reality, pirates spent their money as fast as they could steal it because they knew they were...

Quotes by Robert Kurson

We don't have time to wait for President Bush to change his mind. How many breakthroughs have been missed as a result of this policy?

Quotes by Robert Lanza

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "wait" mean across these quotes?
These quotes touch on the patience required in a career, in relationships, and in creative work — showing that waiting is often part of a bigger process, whether it's landing the right role, meeting someone, or capturing the right shot.
Is there a quote about waiting for the right acting roles?
Yes — one speaker says, "If I were to wait only for roles that clarify my racial makeup, I'd be waiting for a very, very long time."
Is there a quote comparing waiting for someone to waiting for a bus?
There is. One line jokes, "Bloody men are like bloody buses - you wait for about a year and as soon as one approaches your stop two or three others appear." You can browse more on our Long quotes page.
Is there a quote about a photographer waiting for the perfect moment?
Yes — one quote observes that "a photographer has only to wait for that breathless moment to capture what he wants on film," because "People are so wonderful."
Is there a quote about the pressure and timing involved in selling a film?
Yes. One quote reflects on how "So much of selling a film in the industry is about creating a fulcrum where all the pressure comes to bear." For more, see our Good, Life, and Love quotes pages.

There's a lighter side too, comparing the long wait for a decent partner to waiting for a bus, alongside a photographer's patience for the perfect moment. See also Long and Love.