October 31: Notable Births, with Quotes
Explore memorable and revealing quotes from public figures, past and present, who were born on October 31—Halloween.
Willow Smith, singer and actress (October 31, 2000–present)
“Shaving my head is maybe the most radical thing I’ve done in the name of beauty.” —Willow Smith
Ochefu, Christine. “Willow Smith is GLAMOUR’s September coverstar: ‘Shaving my head is the most radical thing I’ve done.’” Glamour, September 1, 2022, https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/willow-smith-interview-2022
“I feel like I’m forever evolving and trying to find the most authentic version of myself. I think that’s a lifelong thing.” —Willow Smith
Ochefu, Christine. “Willow Smith is GLAMOUR’s September coverstar: ‘Shaving my head is the most radical thing I’ve done.’” Glamour, September 1, 2022, https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/willow-smith-interview-2022
Peter Jackson, director and producer (October 31, 1961–present)
“My dad was in the Second World War, and he died 20 years ago, and there are so many questions I wish I had asked him that I never did.” —Peter Jackson
Shepherd, Jack. “Peter Jackson interview: ‘Harvey Weinstein was a real bully – it was mafia thuggery.’” Independent, December 12, 2018, https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/peter-jackson-interview-harvey-weinstein-hobbit-trilogy-lord-rings-mortal-engines-a8679481.html
“Any film set in the past or the future, it’s bound to have some sort of allegory.” —Peter Jackson
Shepherd, Jack. “Peter Jackson interview: ‘Harvey Weinstein was a real bully – it was mafia thuggery.’” Independent, December 12, 2018, https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/peter-jackson-interview-harvey-weinstein-hobbit-trilogy-lord-rings-mortal-engines-a8679481.html
John Candy, actor and comedian (October 31, 1950–March 4, 1994)
“That’s my daily calendar, the ‘Far Side’ calendar. Gives you a nice laugh in the morning.” —John Candy
Reelin’ In The Years Productions. “John Candy – Interview (SCTV/Films/Radio) – 1989 [Reelin’ In The Years Archive].” YouTube, September 10, 2021, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlrXC8ylRZI
“I should have been in ‘Ghostbusters.’” —John Candy
Reelin’ In The Years Productions. “John Candy – Interview (SCTV/Films/Radio) – 1989 [Reelin’ In The Years Archive].” YouTube, September 10, 2021, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlrXC8ylRZI
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