June 7: Notable Births, with Quotes
Explore memorable and revealing quotes from public figures, past and present, who were born on June 7.
Dave Navarro, musician (June 7, 1967–present)
“I would say that going to Chris Cornell’s funeral and seeing Chester Bennington sing a beautiful song for his friend, and then taking his life a month later, really had a massive impact on me.” —Dave Navarro
Pereira, Sergio. “The Untold Truth of Dave Navarro.” Grunge, March 23, 2022, https://www.grunge.com/808794/the-untold-truth-of-dave-navarro/.
“I like the new model of releasing a couple of songs here and there and having some longevity and keeping eyes on the project. But there’s also the diehard old-school guy in me that just wants the body of work because then you really get a sense of the scope and the different ground that we cover musically.” —Dave Navarro
Baltin, Steve. “Exclusive: Dave Navarro, Taylor Hawkins And Chris Chaney Talk About Their New Supergroup, NHC.” Forbes, October 8, 2021, https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevebaltin/2021/10/08/exclusive-dave-navarro-taylor-hawkins-and-chris-chaney-talk-about-their-new-supergroup-nhc/?sh=1b00f8a530d9.
Mike Pence, politician (June 7, 1959–present)
“I think every American should reflect on the words of the preamble of the Constitution. It’s kind of our to-do list.” —Mike Pence
De Witte, Melissa, et al. “‘Be the freedom generation,’ said Pence at Stanford College Republicans event.’” Stanford, February 17, 2022, https://news.stanford.edu/2022/02/17/former-u-s-vice-president-mike-pence-speaks-stanford-college-republicans-event/.
“Let me just say, plainly, that January 6 was a tragic day. I know in my heart that we did our duty that day. I knew what my duty was and I kept my oath even though it hurt. And it moved the nation forward.” —Mike Pence
De Witte, Melissa, et al. “‘Be the freedom generation,’ said Pence at Stanford College Republicans event.’” Stanford, February 17, 2022, https://news.stanford.edu/2022/02/17/former-u-s-vice-president-mike-pence-speaks-stanford-college-republicans-event/.
Liam Neeson, actor (June 7, 1952–present)
“Our town was essentially Protestant, but there were a few Catholics on our street. The Protestants all had marches and bands and stuff. I didn’t quite understand what it was about — ‘Remember 1690? When Catholic King James was defeated by Protestant William of Orange?’” —Liam Neeson
Fells, Josh. “The Long Game of Liam Neeson.” Men’s Journal, https://www.mensjournal.com/entertainment/the-long-game-of-liam-neeson-liam-neeson-interview-w454811/.
“I admire people with true faith, like my mother, who’s 90 and gets annoyed if she can’t walk to Mass Sunday morning. ‘Mom, you’re 90! It’s OK! God will forgive you.’” —Liam Neeson
Fells, Josh. “The Long Game of Liam Neeson.” Men’s Journal, https://www.mensjournal.com/entertainment/the-long-game-of-liam-neeson-liam-neeson-interview-w454811/.
Tom Jones, singer (June 7, 1940–present)
“I’d never been in a fine restaurant before I had my first hit record. So when I would go into a fine restaurant, I would look at the menu and think, my god, coming from Wales, you could live for a week—my mother and father and my sister and myself—for what they were charging for a three-course meal.” —Tom Jones
Ihnat, Gwen. “What’s new, Tom Jones? The pop legend answers our 11 Questions.” A.V. Club, June 6, 2021, https://www.avclub.com/what-s-new-tom-jones-the-pop-legend-answers-our-11-qu-1847014743.
“The audience is all-important. You know, all roads lead to the stage. That’s where I live, on the stage.” —Tom Jones
Ihnat, Gwen. “What’s new, Tom Jones? The pop legend answers our 11 Questions.” A.V. Club, June 6, 2021, https://www.avclub.com/what-s-new-tom-jones-the-pop-legend-answers-our-11-qu-1847014743.
Paul Gauguin, artist (June 7, 1848–1903)
“Art is either plagiarism or revolution.” —Paul Gauguin
“Paul Gauguin’s Quotes.” Gauguin.org, https://www.gauguin.org/quotes.jsp.
“Civilization is what makes you sick.” —Paul Gauguin
“Paul Gauguin’s Quotes.” Gauguin.org, https://www.gauguin.org/quotes.jsp.
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