December 22: Notable Births, with Quotes

Explore memorable and revealing quotes from public figures, past and present, who were born on December 22.

Meghan Trainor, singer and songwriter (December 22, 1993–present)

“After giving birth, I feel like I can do anything.” —Meghan Trainor
Aniftos, Rania. “Meghan Trainor on the Lessons Motherhood Taught Her – And How It Led to Comeback Hit ‘Made You Look.’” Billboard, december 2, 2022, https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/meghan-trainor-made-you-look-motherhood-interview-1235178232/

“I’m a very hard critic on myself in everything I do. With loving myself and music and my talent, I’m my worst critic.” —Meghan Trainor
Aniftos, Rania. “Meghan Trainor on the Lessons Motherhood Taught Her – And How It Led to Comeback Hit ‘Made You Look.’” Billboard, december 2, 2022, https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/meghan-trainor-made-you-look-motherhood-interview-1235178232/

Lady Bird Johnson, former U.S. first lady (December 22, 1912–July 11, 2007)

“It’s odd the little things that come to your mind at times of utmost stress, the flashes of deep compassion you feel for people who are really not at the center of the tragedy.” —Lady Bird Johnson
Johnson, Lady Bird. “Selections from Lady Bird’s Diary on the assassination.” PBS, November 22, 1963, https://www.pbs.org/ladybird/epicenter/epicenter_doc_diary.html

“Mrs. Kennedy‘s dress was stained with blood. One leg was almost entirely covered with it and her right glove was caked, it was caked with blood – her husband’s blood. Somehow that was the one of the most poignant sights – that immaculate woman, exquisitely dressed, and caked in blood.” —Lady Bird Johnson
Johnson, Lady Bird. “Selections from Lady Bird’s Diary on the assassination.” PBS, November 22, 1963, https://www.pbs.org/ladybird/epicenter/epicenter_doc_diary.html

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