October 4: Notable Births, with Quotes
Explore memorable and revealing quotes from public figures, past and present, who were born on October 4.
Susan Sarandon, actor (October 4, 1946–present)
“I’m lucky the business I’m in is just forced empathy, because you are constantly putting yourself in the shoes of somebody else.” —Susan Sarandon
Kramer, Gary M. “Susan Sarandon on life, career and politics: “It is getting pretty biblical out there.” Salon, August 1, 2021, https://www.salon.com/2021/08/01/susan-sarandon-ride-the-eagle/
“A long time ago, I learned to I let go of expectations — whether the studio will stand behind it, or whether the music will ruin it, or whether it will open in the middle of Hurricane Sandy — there are so many different ways for a film not to be appreciated.” —Susan Sarandon
Kramer, Gary M. “Susan Sarandon on life, career and politics: “It is getting pretty biblical out there.” Salon, August 1, 2021, https://www.salon.com/2021/08/01/susan-sarandon-ride-the-eagle/
Anne Rice, author (October 4, 1941–December 11, 2021)
“I remember thinking that a book like ‘Interview with the Vampire’ was just flat out too weird. I thought, at best, it would become some sort of underground best seller. I had no idea that it would have the great commercial life it’s had as well.” —Anne Rice
Gilmore, Mikal. “Anne Rice: The Extended 1995 Interview.” Rolling Stone, December 13, 2021, https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/anne-rice-interview-mikal-gilmore-1270783/
“‘Interview with the Vampire’ was written in five weeks.” —Anne Rice
Gilmore, Mikal. “Anne Rice: The Extended 1995 Interview.” Rolling Stone, December 13, 2021, https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/anne-rice-interview-mikal-gilmore-1270783/
Charlton Heston, actor (October 4, 1923–April 5, 2008)
“Since I played Moses, I’ve heard every Moses joke ever conceived by the mind of man.” —Charlton Heston
Ebert, Robert. “Charlton Heston: ‘I’ve heard every Moses joke conceived by the mind of man.’” RogerEbert.com, May 26, 1968, https://www.rogerebert.com/interviews/charlton-heston-ive-heard-every-moses-joke-conceived-by-the-mind-of-man
“I’m the only human being in most of ‘Planet of the Apes.’” —Charlton Heston
Ebert, Robert. “Charlton Heston: ‘I’ve heard every Moses joke conceived by the mind of man.’” RogerEbert.com, May 26, 1968, https://www.rogerebert.com/interviews/charlton-heston-ive-heard-every-moses-joke-conceived-by-the-mind-of-man
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