Why Quotes

I don't want to look at other people my age in leather. Why would I put it on?

I remember being fascinated by the very nature of comedy from the age of 10; why is this funny, and that isn't?

Why, in our 'free' country, do Americans meekly stand aside and let the state limit our choices, even when we are dying?

People are always asking me why they don't make Westerns like they used to.

Why don't you bring your face up here and let me punch it? Then you can tell me (if I'm stronger).

Democrats never agree on anything, that's why they're Democrats. If they agreed with each other, they would be Republicans.

I like refried beans. That's why I wanna try fried beans, because maybe they're just as good and we're just wasting time. You don't have to fry them again after all.

When I was an actor in some movies a long time ago, I was so curious about all the camera movements - why is the camera placed here, and why does it move like this? And why the set and the background, the color? It's a lot of questions for me to ask, because I was so interested, not only in acting, but also the whole process of filmmaking.

You know I was curious - I was interested in all kinds of mystery or deeper meanings in the paintings because I myself have not analyzed why they have turned out like this or like that.

Why don't the names of Buddha, Mohammed, Confucius offend people? The reason is that these others didn't claim to be God, but Jesus did.

If you're going to immerse yourself in a project for three years, why not stake out a chunk of the world that is completely alien to you and go traveling?

Why does man kill? He kills for food. And not only food: frequently there must be a beverage.

That's why I really don't play cards or gamble. Because I'd crack.

The second we see somebody on the street or meet someone, we make snap judgments about them, about who they are and why we wouldn't necessarily sit with them or why we would or what's cool or not cool.

I don't understand why, in entertainment, the hours are as long as they are. It seems like everything takes forever, and no one can tell you why exactly.

Be in the habit of getting up bright and early on the weekends. Why waste such precious time in bed?

There are many women who came before me who didn't really have the same opportunities that I have had. That's why I always wanted to be a great ambassador - not only today's generation - but for the women who really didn't have a voice, but who paved the way for me.

Reality can destroy the dream; why shouldn't the dream destroy reality?

That's why I have always admired documentaries, because they open windows that can make you understand much better where you come from, much better than fiction, I think.

We have to remember we're in a global economy. The purpose of fiscal stimulus is not simply to sustain activity in our national economies, but to help the global economy as well, and that's why it's so critical that measures in those packages avoid anything that smacks of protectionism.

Nothing I did contributed to me having cancer, so I can't sit back and say, 'Oh why me.' Why not me? Why does tragedy always have to hit someone else?

If it's the Psychic Network why do they need a phone number?

That's kind of how I approach life and football; why dwell on something that's hasn't happened.

When I look at designer books I am sometimes puzzled why they don't share their inspiration, when it's obvious somebody had such great inspiration.

I listen like mad to any conversation taking place next to me just trying to hear why this is funny. Women's restrooms are especially great. I wash my hands twice waiting for people to come in and start talking.

You know why we're stuck with the myth that only black people have soul? Because white people don't let themselves feel things.

A quiet impression could be a personal instruction from the Lord. It is personal and private. It comes from the Lord. Why is it important to keep sacred writings private? Because then He will give us more.

Long hair is considered bohemian, which may be why I grew it, but I keep it long because I love the way it feels, part cloak, part fan, part mane, part security blanket.

Sure! Why should any experts be the arbiters... That's like telling someone they can't be a vegetarian.

Why does anything ever happen? Some things happen and some don't.