October 19: Notable Births, with Quotes
Explore memorable and revealing quotes from public figures, past and present, who were born on October 19.
John Lithgow, actor (October 19, 1945–present)
“Everything I’ve won awards for are things that I was very, very proud of and it’s always nice to be recognized for that. Almost anything I say on the subject sounds like a cliché, but it does make me feel awfully nice.” —John Lithgow
Chow, Riley and Beachum, Chris. “John Lithgow on ‘unsettling character’ in ‘Perry Mason’ and always ‘loving acting.’” Gold Derby, May 24, 2021, https://www.goldderby.com/feature/john-lithgow-perry-mason-hbo-video-interview-1204261254/
“I never thought I’d be on Broadway. I certainly didn’t think I would be in a movie, let alone win six Emmy Awards for being on television. I never imagined any of that and I just loved acting.” —John Lithgow
Chow, Riley and Beachum, Chris. “John Lithgow on ‘unsettling character’ in ‘Perry Mason’ and always ‘loving acting.’” Gold Derby, May 24, 2021, https://www.goldderby.com/feature/john-lithgow-perry-mason-hbo-video-interview-1204261254/
Peter Max, artist (October 19, 1937–present)
“It was a special thrill to meet, paint and hang out with Ringo Starr. I painted a series of portraits of Ringo to celebrate his birthday one year. I also painted a Baldwin piano for him benefitting one of his charities, MusiCares, which helps musicians in times of need. I painted a second piano for my studio, and Ringo visited and signed it with my paintbrush, ‘To Peter, With Love, Ringo.’ I love that piano. Sometimes my studio guests will play it, and I’ll play it too, improvising along while listening to some of my favorite songs.” —Peter Max
Clash, Jim. “An Interview With ’60s Pop Artist Peter Max.” Forbes, August 16, 2018, https://www.forbes.com/sites/jimclash/2018/08/16/an-interview-with-60s-pop-artist-peter-max/?sh=4c62509742ef
“I put on my favorite music in my studio and paint. I pick up the brush, pick a color, put color on the canvas, answer it with another color and another, like musical improvisation. Suddenly, I have a painting. I know colors like some people know a melody. And the tunes of my favorite musicians energizes me when I work.” —Peter Max
Clash, Jim. “An Interview With ’60s Pop Artist Peter Max.” Forbes, August 16, 2018, https://www.forbes.com/sites/jimclash/2018/08/16/an-interview-with-60s-pop-artist-peter-max/?sh=4c62509742ef
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