- Not Interested
- |
- Nov 07, 2020
Name Quotes
A name carries more history than it seems.
These quotes explore names from a few sides - living with a name that carries an unusual meaning, the messy improvised way band names actually get chosen, and the pride of having your name tied to a brand you believe in. See I Am Quotes for related themes.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- Fight
- |
- Nov 07, 2020
When I moved to Sheffield and went to a secondary modern in the Seventies, there were certain challenges: if you've got a name like Sebastian, you either learn to fight or to run.
- Mind
- |
- Nov 07, 2020
When I first encountered the name of the city of Stockholm, I little thought that I would ever visit it, never mind end up being welcomed to it as a guest of the Swedish Academy and the Nobel Foundation.
- Nov 07, 2020
I don't disagree with anything I've ever said. Why in God's name would I disagree with something I've said?
- Like
- |
- Nov 07, 2020
I've got two little dogs, a little Chihuahua-Pomeranian I've had for about eight years - his name is Oliver - and a miniature German Schnauzer I've had for about seven years. They're like little brothers.
- Sick
- |
- Nov 07, 2020
Anthrax, it's something that gets you sick, it's horrible, strong. It's a heavy-metal band name if there ever was one.
- Nov 07, 2020
I knew I didn't have the right name for a singer. Having a name that nobody could pronounce was hardly an asset.
- Light
- |
- Nov 07, 2020
Terre Haute. They used to call it 'Terrible Hut' because it was so wide open. Gambling, red light district, speak-easies. I entertained for all the gangsters. Can't name a gangster that didn't come into the place where I worked.
- Director
- |
- Nov 07, 2020
Loveleen Tandon, the casting director of 'Brick Lane,' understood my capacity and suggested my name to director Sarah Gavron. The film has such universal appeal that given a chance I would like to remake it in Hindi.
- Nov 07, 2020
Anybody that believes that Adrian Grenier's name is really Vince should probably watch less TV.
- People
- |
- Nov 07, 2020
I have this brand, I have my name. And I'm going to do what I want because people will buy it. People will enjoy it. So don't tell me I have to follow this formula and sit inside the box. Because I don't.
- Past
- |
- Nov 07, 2020
Obviously, I'm still building a name and reputation for myself. The stigmas that come with my past will remain there for quite some time, but I'm not afraid to challenge those things, and I never have been.
- Look
- |
- Nov 07, 2020
Anyone who has to have the word 'charming' in their name probably isn't - just take a look at any dating site where men use 'prince charming' in their description.
- Blue-Eyed
- |
- Nov 07, 2020
To be beautiful in Texas, you had to be blonde and blue-eyed and have a name like Ann.
- Person
- |
- Nov 07, 2020