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Wanted Quotes

What people once hoped they'd become.

Each line here is a small confession about early ambition: someone who never set out to write plays, another who simply took whatever freedom was offered, close to the mood of Actor quotes.

I saw Mani sir's 'Bombay,' and I wanted to be a Mani sir heroine.

Quotes by Aditi Rao Hydari

I've always wanted to do a family movie.

Quotes by Adam Sandler

I always wanted to act.

Quotes by Adam Rickitt

The first thing I wanted to be was a clown.

Quotes by Adam Page

Actor Quotes

I have always wanted to compete in the Olympic Games.

Quotes by Adam Ondra

When I was a little kid, I wanted to be an actor.

Quotes by Ad-Rock

I never wanted to perform and never proclaimed myself to be a performer.

Quotes by Abby Lee Miller

All I have ever wanted to do is be a professional footballer.

Quotes by Aaron Ramsey

I wanted passionately to be a priest.

Quotes by A. N. Wilson

Always Quotes

All I ever wanted to be was president of the American League.

Quotes by A. Bartlett Giamatti

I never wanted to be a playwright.

Quotes by Zoe Kazan

I've always wanted to be a singer.

Quotes by Zara Larsson

I'd wanted to be famous for as long as I could remember.

Quotes by Zach Anner

I wanted to be Michael Jackson as a kid.

Quotes by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

Ever Quotes

I did learn what I didn't know I wanted to know.

Quotes by William Least Heat-Moon

What I wanted to do was see if we couldn't balance the budget.

Quotes by Wilbur Mills

We wanted to be certain they didn't have a bigger deficit, and Kennedy agreed with me.

Quotes by Wilbur Mills

Yeah, they let me do whatever I wanted to.

Quotes by Wanda Jackson

I wanted to be a professional drummer.

Quotes by Walter Payton

Kid Quotes

I wanted to be an author for as long as I can remember.

Quotes by Walter Jon Williams

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the common theme among these "wanted" quotes?
Most of these quotes are about career aspirations -- what someone always wanted to become, sometimes from childhood. One example: "I've always wanted to be a singer." See more childhood-dream quotes on our Kid quotes page.
Is there a quote about wanting to be a musician?
Yes -- one quote states plainly: "I wanted to be a professional drummer." It's a good match for anyone browsing our Always quotes collection for similar declarations of ambition.
Does this collection include quotes about surprising career turns?
Yes -- one quote takes an unexpected angle: "I never wanted to be a playwright," a reminder that many people end up somewhere they never originally planned. For more on unexpected paths, browse our Ever quotes page.
Is there a quote about creative freedom or getting to do what you want?
Yes -- one quote reflects on having that freedom: "Yeah, they let me do whatever I wanted to." It's a simple but relatable line about creative or personal freedom.
Where can I read more quotes like these?
If you enjoyed these ambition-themed quotes, continue with our Actor quotes, Knew quotes, and Like quotes pages for more reflections on career and calling.

There's a recurring thread of music too, a longing to sing or to sit behind a drum kit since childhood. Related pages include Always and Kid.