Being an activist is about getting things done. It's not about standing around shaking your fist in anger.

— Christine Quinn

Being a native of Spain, the country to which I owe much of my education and cultural background, I was deeply influenced by my great predecessor Santiago Ramón y Cajal.

— Severo Ochoa

Being an author of banned books is cool, I've decided.

— Lauren Myracle

Being an Ethiopian-born, Swedish-raised chef, there's nothing traditional about my Thanksgiving spread.

— Marcus Samuelsson

Being a parent is amazing.

— Angela Kinsey

Being a part of SKETCHERS is exciting. It is such a hip company with a great attitude and image.

— Carrie Underwood

Being a pathfinder is to be willing to risk failure and still go on.

— Gail Sheehy

Being a teen idol is what I've waited for my whole life.

— Sarah Michelle Gellar

Being a traditionalist, I'm a rabid sucker for Christmas. In July, I'm already worried that there are only 146 shopping days left.

— John Waters

Being cool, having a 'cool' energy is just not attractive to me.

— Selena Gomez