Being Quotes · Page 298

You have to get one above your opponent; being on the front foot allows you to do that. It allows you to…

— Millie Bright

I've always earned my own money and enjoy being independent. It's how I was brought up.

— Donna Air

The ideal girl is driven, working on something other than modeling or being a singer.

— Drake

My quilting is dookie. All needlepoint-related things I should do better on, being honest.

— Charles Bock

I think what happens with a lot of writing and art is that specificity ends up being relatable while universality becomes vague.

— Zazie Beetz

I've loved being the sarcastic chick, but I didn't want to be her forever.

— Lizzy Caplan

I don't think there is such a thing as being too raunchy when it comes to the art form of burlesque.

— Christina Aguilera

Part of acting is always just being available emotionally and open to people.

— Mike Colter

Films like 'Jungle' are rare. It was a powerful role and in the future I would like to be associated with such…

— Kashmira Shah

I love the idea that I have the power to look for the projects I can put myself into, but I'm still…

— Kristen Schaal

The biggest terrorist is the God of the Quran. I know this is very dangerous and this will offend many people. The…

— Mosab Hassan Yousef

Women are just beginning to see that; there's something about being a woman that's innately different from being a man. I love…

— Kenny Loggins

In 1966 I recorded my first bolero album. I was about 18 years old then and I recorded it because I wanted…

— Jose Feliciano

It's different being a director. I suppose, especially if it's a story you've written and you feel compelled to tell, in some…

— Paddy Considine

I'm working on a movie called 'Labor Day' with Kate Winslet while still balancing kite boarding. Being an actress and an athlete…

— Maika Monroe

I certainly know that I would not be able to survive if it were not for the fact that I am being…

— Desmond Tutu

If I couldn't be an actor, I would only consider being an astronaut, a sea otter, or a gynecologist.

— Leslie Nielsen

The people who get up earliest in the morning have the highest propensity to vote UKIP. I'm being absolutely serious about that.

— Nigel Farage

I feel like that's my best attribute, being consistent week in and week out and having those big games.

— Justin Jefferson

There's giant waves in numerous occasions around the world, it's a matter of the wind being offshore.

— Garrett McNamara

Being an entrepreneur isn't easy, but it's even harder for minority and women-led companies.

— Chamillionaire

Andrew has talked about my character being the conscience of the film, the heart of the film.

— Jared Leto

I have always been interested in fashion and even contemplated being a fashion designer at one point of time.

— Karan Johar

Even if it's a bit blunt, I really appreciate somebody being straight with you.

— Rupert Friend

Being self-made means never making an excuse as to why you can't take steps toward whatever your goal is.

— Nipsey Hussle

A lot of people told me I should be quiet about being bisexual and not say anything, but for me this is…

— Katie Hill

Part of North Jersey life is that everyone is obsessed with being tough all the time.

— Chris Gethard

Children can become self-reliant and self-disciplined by being free to do what they want to do.

— Orson Bean

I just feel like you're being realistic if you can laugh at yourself.

— Lucy Dacus

I'm stuck with being No. 32 for the Cleveland Browns. I can't do anything about that, and I don't' want to do…

— Jim Brown

There are a lot of things about fame that are not conducive to being curious. It's been important for me to cloister…

— Jewel

Being on 'Raw,' being part of the first-ever women's Royal Rumble match and the first-ever Elimination Chamber was incredibly exciting.

— Mandy Rose

People everywhere in the world are hungry for economic opportunity. And it's about a lot more than being able to make money.

— Joe Biden

Being a character actor, I can go on until I'm 70 or 80; I'm not bound to the way I look.

— Sophie Okonedo

I dealt with depression for my whole life. That's not something that was caused by being trans.

— Laura Jane Grace

I take my hat off to mums who have lots of kids. Anyone that says being a mum isn't a full-time job…

— Ashley Jensen

It is a challenge to write in the real world once you've had the advantage of being able to create your own…

— Leigh Bardugo

You can't interview Pete Rose and not ask about betting on the Reds and being banned from baseball.

— Joe Buck

You know, when I joined the WP, I didn't join with the notion of being sec-gen or coveting any sort of leadership…

— Pritam Singh

There has to be a very good balance between being aggressive and then being able to defend as well.

— Ashleigh Barty