- Good
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- Nov 07, 2020
Time Quotes
Quotes marking moments across time.
This page brings together quotes where time plays a role - the surprising history behind common words, warnings about how quickly secrets become outdated once discovered, and fond memories of early scientific curiosity encouraged by family. It pairs well with Family Quotes for related reflections.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
Somebody asked me earlier if I thought it was really important to tell stories about women's struggles. And I said yes, but at the same time, it's also important to tell stories about women's triumphs, women being slackers, women being criminals, women being heroes.
- Nov 07, 2020
I spent a lot of time staring at the clock in school, so I have that kind of personality.
- Nov 07, 2020
You know, I did not like being famous. It was a stressful and ugly time, and I'm glad it's over.
- Night
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- Nov 07, 2020
There's something magical about spending a Sunday night watching real people at a deli, then watching fake people pretending to be real on TV, then engaging in (arguably) false interaction with (arguably) real people on the Internet. Never at any prior point in time has this been possible.
- I Am
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- Nov 07, 2020
Even though I am in this weird position of being a semi-recognizable screenwriter, which isn't that common, at the same time, I'm not an actress. I'm pretty isolated.
- Never
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- Nov 07, 2020
I would never consent to a lame publicity stunt at a time when I already want to hide.
- Morning
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- Nov 07, 2020
I hear that 5 o'clock whistle in my mind like Fred Flintstone and I have to stop. I'm also not much of a morning writer. I have a sweet spot from about 11am to 4pm. But I really work during that time.
- Aspiring
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- Nov 07, 2020
Well, to aspiring writers, I would tell them that we live in a wonderful time where you're able to make your work visible, easily.
- Coaster
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- Nov 07, 2020
I've spent about that amount of time trying to tell the public that there was purpose in... my business, my career and the roller coaster ride... how the people I associated with worked together.
- Morning
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- Nov 07, 2020
It is true that there comes a time when I do literally dream about McDonald's. I dream of supermarkets and drug stores, potato chips and the Sunday morning paper.
- Myself
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- Nov 07, 2020
I like to think of myself as somebody who heals fast and can play through pain, but I'm not going to rush it at the same time. A sprained ankle, those are things I can fight through.
- Love
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- Nov 07, 2020
It's not ideal for me to miss any time. I love the game. I want to be out there. I can't stand sitting the back watching games. I want to be out there fighting with my team.
- Childhood
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- Nov 07, 2020
'Home Alone' had become the absolute biggest film I had ever done, and it became the third-highest grossing film of all time. So clearly it had an effect on me that is unparalleled to any other film experience in my childhood.
- Person
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- Nov 07, 2020
Because I have been so pigheaded and so selfish about so many things for so many years, I've spent a lot of time being, like, 'That person needs to change. This person needs to change.'
- Love
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- Nov 07, 2020
I've been a workaholic for many years, but at the same time, I do it because I love it.
- Myself
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- Nov 07, 2020
I have lots of brothers and sisters, two of whom are younger than myself, so I rely on my phone, text messaging or e-mailing to stay in the loop and communicate when I'm away for big chunks of time.
- Love
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- Nov 07, 2020