Being Quotes · Page 248

My life had changed from being a bricklayer to a regular goalscorer in League One.

— Charlie Austin

You are your own temple and you find tranquility being confined to yourself.

— Ilkin Santak

Pseudo-intellectuals differ from real intellectuals in that they make bubbles of complex phrases.

— Ilkin Santak

When you get to do things you love with every fiber of your being, it's a different experience.

— Zawe Ashton

Most salespeople would like to think of themselves as being rock stars, but they don't display the talent to match their definition.

— Jeffrey Gitomer

I'm impressed with how the NBA, as a whole, is dressing so well. Guys are being very creative and having fun with…

— Tony Parker

We have dreamed of being 'the top girl group' for so long, and we are so thankful and appreciative to even be…

— Momo Hirai

There are a lot of classical musicians in my family, so I grew up with that being kind of normal.

— Hildur Gudnadottir

Being on a K-pop label and agency, everything's taken care of for you. The music is set up for you. Your food,…

— Amber Liu

When you're used to being in the public eye, if you've got a disease, you've got to own up to it. It's…

— Randy Jackson

We know that this man has a proven record of being a 'strict constructionist.' Our President has given us his word that…

— Rod Parsley

I don't really like being with people my own age for long periods, because all we talk about is our decrepitude, how…

— Ian Mckellen

Being a playwright of any race is difficult, and Lord knows it gets more difficult the further you get from the middle…

— Suzan-Lori Parks

Every now and then I'm in a situation where someone doesn't recognize me, and I experience racism. Things like not being buzzed…

— Chris Rock

Women over 30 are usually somebody's mother in a 'Porky's' movie, being silly and being ridiculed. There's just not a whole lot…

— Rita Moreno

I do believe God has given me an incredible opportunity and a platform in a secular environment but still to take a…

— Mike Huckabee

I like the idea of being a sculptor. Just me alone, making something - that solitary existence.

— Ewan McGregor

I am not the most courageous guy in the world outside of the court. Being alone in the dark is something I…

— Rafael Nadal

Being a pop artist or making music like a jingle or something - I don't do that.

— Chris Robinson

I'm always happy being where I'm at, even if things aren't great. Because that's life, isn't it?

— David James

It took me a long time to get comfortable with the idea of being photographed by a moving or still camera.

— Cate Blanchett

I was so passionate about being in the magazine industry, even when I first started at 'Mirabella.'

— Nina Garcia

Being from Staten Island and Brooklyn, I'm used to eating pasta and meatballs every single day.

— Theo Rossi

The fact that I am getting a doctorate in spite of being a college drop-out proves that the world can be your…

— Sharmila Tagore

I really value just being able to go out and grab a coffee or going to a movie and not have anyone…

— Finneas

Being transgender isn't a medical transition. It's a process of learning to love yourself for who you are.

— Jazz Jennings

Being part of the World Cup team is definitely very special for any cricketer.

— Vijay Shankar

We're all music fans and we just love being in a band, and that's why we do it.

— Joel Madden

For me what's important is being able to show the truth and for me that's a very powerful thing.

— Jo Frost

It's bizarre to be given an award for being empathetic and kind, which is what we all should be.

— Nazanin Boniadi

There are aspects of being the first woman in space that I'm not going to enjoy.

— Sally Ride

Ninety per cent of being a parent is just being present and available.

— John Cho

There's nothing sadder than being in a tribute band - especially a tribute band for your own thing you did originally.

— James Bobin

I like the idea of sort of being able to stick a pin in something and deflate it with humor and just…

— Randy Rainbow

To me, being a Democrat means we can't let 'We the People' turn into 'We the Few.'

— Brad Schneider

The Kardashians can be famous for being famous. What do they do? I can't figure it out.

— Larry King

I think the physicality of being an athlete or working out, it grounds you. It centers you.

— Juliana Harkavy

When I was seven, my mom took my twin sister and me to a play. I remember being fascinated about life onstage.

— Eliza Scanlen

I really like the idea of fans being able to curate their entire digital experience at live events.

— Brian France

I am not comfortable, being in the limelight and I think that's fine. When I have to, I talk. Otherwise, I prefer…

— Akshaye Khanna