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- Nov 07, 2020
Being Quotes
On identity, openness and staying true to yourself.
This set of quotes explores what it means to simply be: holding onto a child's spontaneity, embracing honesty that feels inappropriate in creative work, or aging with flexibility instead of resistance. For more on self-belief, see our Able quotes.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
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- Nov 07, 2020
I had a brilliant trip to Mexico with my friend Ellie during my gap year. We thought we were being really cool and going off the beaten track while all our friends went to Thailand and Australia. The first beachside bar we walked into - there were two girls from my sixth form in there.
- Gun
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- Nov 07, 2020
Being from Australia, I've never even touched a gun. It's so not a part of our culture.
- Important
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- Nov 07, 2020
It's not easy, but I truly that think being a good listener is an important part of being a good journalist.
- Equal
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- Nov 07, 2020
I've certainly experienced being treated not as an equal.
- Distinguished
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A person is not merely a single subject distinguished from all the others. It is especially a being to which is attributed a relative autonomy in relation to the environment with which it is most immediately in contact.
- Nov 07, 2020
I identify with someone wanting something to work out, but not being able to get through the rocks to the river.
- Calm
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- Nov 07, 2020
I long for the countryside. That's where I get my calm and tranquillity - from being able to come and find a spot of green.
- Film Sets
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- Nov 07, 2020
I didn't realise my upbringing was unusual until my teens. As the child of two actors, I presumed that visiting film sets and being surrounded by colourful characters was normal.
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- Nov 07, 2020
I was so young when I started, my taste has changed and developed, and I've gone from being a little bit safe to trying different things.
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- Nov 07, 2020
We're all imperfect. And wouldn't it be great if the message sent out by the mainstream media is that we're fine being exactly who we are? Wouldn't that be great for everyone?
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- Nov 07, 2020