December 29: Notable Births, with Quotes

Explore memorable and revealing quotes from public figures, past and present, who were born on December 29.

Ted Danson, actor (December 29, 1947–present)

“My philosophy is that you are a tube for money. It just comes through you, and as long as you don’t panic, stay happy and grateful, appreciate what you have and know what you want to do, it’ll come.” —Ted Danson
Hochman, David. “How Ted Danson Found His Balance.” AARP, September 20, 2017, https://www.aarp.org/entertainment/celebrities/info-2017/ted-danson-celebrity-interview-news.html

“These are my professional-athlete years. Professional athletes are always in rehab and playing hurt. That’s me at 70.” —Ted Danson
Hochman, David. “How Ted Danson Found His Balance.” AARP, September 20, 2017, https://www.aarp.org/entertainment/celebrities/info-2017/ted-danson-celebrity-interview-news.html

Mary Tyler Moore, actor (December 29, 1936–January 25, 2017)

“I’m convinced, with heightened awareness, that there will come a time when we look back and say, ‘Can you believe that people used to eat animals?’” —Mary Tyler Moore
Cooper, Chet. “Mary Tyler Moore interview by Chet Cooper.” Ability Magazine, 1998, https://www.abilitymagazine.com/moore_interview.html

“As a director, Robert Redford was just my dream. He was so thoroughly prepared and yet he is a complete artist. He let you give birth to feelings and emotions that you never knew you had.” —Mary Tyler Moore
Cooper, Chet. “Mary Tyler Moore interview by Chet Cooper.” Ability Magazine, 1998, https://www.abilitymagazine.com/moore_interview.html

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