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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
Being able to write an idea down succinctly doesn't make that idea any better than one which rambles on a bit. It just comes to the point sooner.
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- Nov 07, 2020
The Elephantine papyri - written as some of the books of the Bible are being written - is true social and legal documentation, and to historians overwhelmingly powerful and moving, even when ostensibly about trivial things.
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- Nov 07, 2020
That man is a religious being, is universally conceded, for it has been seen to be universally true.
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- Nov 07, 2020
I certainly think, obviously, rhythm is a huge part of being an actor. It just is unconscious, to a degree, but particularly in comedy, rhythm is pretty essential, and there's probably something more physiological going on.
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- Nov 07, 2020
Being an accompanist is very selfless in many ways because you're really just trying to elevate the singer and help them shine, ultimately.
- Nov 07, 2020
The French have the reputation of being arrogant. I don't think it's arrogance but a certain authenticity.
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- Nov 07, 2020
I'm not into being all 'film-y' and going to the premieres and parties. I tend to feel like the embarrassing uncle at a wedding.
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- Nov 07, 2020
Being rich would be disastrous for me as a writer. I have always needed to write to pay the bills.
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- Nov 07, 2020
I've realised that when I don't play people who are complex I get very, very bored, and then lazy, and end up being rubbish.
- Nature
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- Nov 07, 2020
My favourite thing about being in nature is that I feel so small and kind of insignificant.
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- Nov 07, 2020
But presidents matter. That's one of the biggest lessons I learned being in the White House.
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- Nov 07, 2020