Being Quotes · Page 278

I felt only a conservative president could bring peace in Vietnam 'cause he wouldn't be accused of being soft on communism.

— Orson Bean

I think the sensation of being moved by a piece of art is something that is really good for a person's soul.

— Ben Whishaw

Being an artist doesn't start because you're 21, and it doesn't end because you're 51. You are who you are until the…

— Jennifer Lopez

There's a frenetic energy in screaming and yelling and being a rebel in a way.

— The Ultimate Warrior

Losing your job is terrifying, but being prepared makes it so much easier.

— Alexa Von Tobel

In some ways, being No. 2 in the ratings is a real shot in the arm, a kick in the pants.

— Matt Lauer

It's not all about starring in a TV show for me. It's about being able to provide opportunity and employment for other…

— Malik Yoba

I grew up in Maine working at a video store and found myself being pulled more and more to on-camera stuff.

— Timothy Simons

I knew trucking was growing. It grew from the Second World War to the time that I bought the bridge. There were…

— Manuel Moroun

There is a guilty pleasure in being rude and knowing that it's acting rather than you. But you get the same release…

— Laurence Fox

The Clintons represent three decades of the Democrat party being completely sure of getting the black vote, while doing nothing to help…

— Milo Yiannopoulos

The psychiatric ward was a really creepy place and, hindsight being 20/20, the creepiest thing about it was that I truly belonged there.

— Steve-O

I think if you're too concerned with being cool or hip or liked, you can't really make good TV because sincerity and…

— Michael Schur

Well, I think any actor can probably identify with being a professional liar. You don't always look at yourself that way, but…

— John Cusack

Being uprooted from your own culture, provided you take with you the way of thinking and being that characterises the more integrated…

— Iain McGilchrist

After being drafted in the first round, it's not common that you get traded the following year. I had to make decisions…

— Minkah Fitzpatrick

Being the manager of Manchester City is fantastic for me. It's good.

— Roberto Mancini

Most competition in Silicon Valley now heads toward there being one monopolistic winner.

— Om Malik

I see people with laptops as being enslaved to something they can't live without.

— Stephen Rea

I grew up off 'The Simple Life' where they really made just being a personality a thing.

— Tana Mongeau

Being in a band, you become each other's best friends as well as each other's worst enemies.

— Gina Schock

Whenever I have really enjoyed being part of a film, it has worked well for me.

— Fahadh Faasil

For me, life is about being positive and hopeful, choosing to be joyful, choosing to be encouraging, choosing to be empowering.

— Billy Porter

Salman is wonderful to work with, apart from being a good friend, of course.

— Mohnish Bahl

I'm sure I tried being mean at one point, and I don't think it worked. It's too much work.

— Taylor Louderman

What makes Luke Cage unique isn't him being black. Yes, he is black, but he has other things.

— Mike Colter

This whole thing about a woman staying alone and being happy is just a myth. Everyone needs someone in their lives.

— Neena Gupta

The experience of being a young, blonde, naive but well-intentioned young producer was both intimidating and eye-opening.

— Clarissa Ward

Summertime is my favorite time of year in Sandpoint, reason being, Lake Pend Oreille is warm and ready for action.

— Nate Holland

I got bullied so much growing up for being a different color in a majority white school.

— Kane Brown

I didn't always see someone that I could relate to, that would tell me that being Black and gay is okay.

— MNEK

I had a lot of friends who dreamed of being actors, and as I hung out with them, I became more interested…

— Gong Yoo

I love being an actor, doing it all. That's not exciting and controversial, but it's true.

— Billy Bob Thornton

Make an effort to do the things that you enjoy instead of being lazy about it. Life is worth the hassle.

— Jen Sincero

Reconciliation is a part of the healing process, but how can there be healing when the wounds are still being inflicted?

— N. K. Jemisin

Traveling around the world is really strenuous for me, being in a different bed every night, flying and everything.

— Britney Spears

I have always had this secret fantasy of being a Bourne girl or Bond girl, and I've never even gotten called in…

— Katie Aselton

Being outside on the grass is the easy, enjoyable part of being a footballer.

— Danny Ings

When the creator of the show is gone, the actors end up being the people who have been there the longest.

— Lauren Graham

Maybe I'll write an episode of 'Black-ish' about a guy being fired in late-night.

— Larry Wilmore