August 10: Notable Births, with Quotes
Explore memorable and revealing quotes from public figures, past and present, who were born on August 10.
Antonio Banderas, actor (August 10, 1960–present)
“In my mind, I’ve wanted to do ‘Company’ for a long time. I asked permission from Mr. Sondheim through his people to elevate the age of the main character, who I play. They were sending us emails and saying that there was no problem with that.” —Antonio Banderas
Kohn, Eric. “Antonio Banderas Looks Back on Adjusting to Hollywood as an Outsider: ‘I Couldn’t Express Myself.’” IndieWire, June 15, 2022, https://www.indiewire.com/2022/06/antonio-banderas-interview-official-competition-1234733982/
“The problem with COVID was that I had made the decision to bring ‘A Chorus Line’ here in Spanish in 2020. We would’ve been the first Spanish-speaking company to hit Broadway — and in a major way, because we were going to stay for a minimum of six months.” —Antonio Banderas
Kohn, Eric. “Antonio Banderas Looks Back on Adjusting to Hollywood as an Outsider: ‘I Couldn’t Express Myself.’” IndieWire, June 15, 2022, https://www.indiewire.com/2022/06/antonio-banderas-interview-official-competition-1234733982/
Rosanna Arquette, actor (August 10, 1959–present)
“I’ve made two documentaries and I used to shoot the backstage interviews of Coachella. I’ve always loved interviewing people; it’s kind of my hobby. So, it made total sense to do a podcast.” —Rosanna Arquette
Chappet, Marie-Claire. “Rosanna Arquette: ‘Sexism in Hollywood doesn’t go away just because we have Weinstein in jail.’” Harper’s Bazaar, February 11, 2021, https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/celebrities/news/a35468511/rosanna-arquette-interview-hollywood-sexism/
“Sexism in Hollywood is like systemic racism, it’s in there and it doesn’t go away just because we have Weinstein in jail. So, yes I’m proud of what we did to bring these issues out, but it’s not over.” —Rosanna Arquette
Chappet, Marie-Claire. “Rosanna Arquette: ‘Sexism in Hollywood doesn’t go away just because we have Weinstein in jail.’” Harper’s Bazaar, February 11, 2021, https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/celebrities/news/a35468511/rosanna-arquette-interview-hollywood-sexism/
Ronnie Spector, singer (August 10, 1943–January 12, 2022)
“When I was making records 50 years ago, you didn’t have a voice of any kind. What the man wanted was what you did. You made his records, with his lyrics and men producers, everybody was a man back then. All women have power, we just couldn’t show it … That’s why I love #MeToo and Time’s Up – because men’s time is up.” —Ronnie Spector
Pelly, Jenn. “Ronnie Spector: ‘I love #MeToo and Time’s Up – because men’s time is up.’” The Guardian, December 12, 2019, https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/dec/12/ronnie-spector-i-love-metoo-and-times-up-because-mens-time-is-up
“When I was making my hit records, my ex was always ‘the genius’ and you felt like: ‘Well, who am I?’ You felt that small. I’m so glad I’m still on this Earth to see women going out there and saying: ‘You can be fabulous like me, you can do anything.’” —Ronnie Spector
Pelly, Jenn. “Ronnie Spector: ‘I love #MeToo and Time’s Up – because men’s time is up.’” The Guardian, December 12, 2019, https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/dec/12/ronnie-spector-i-love-metoo-and-times-up-because-mens-time-is-up
Herbert Hoover, former US president (August 10, 1874–October 20, 1964)
“The depression has been deepened by events from abroad which are beyond the control either of our citizens or our Government. Although it is but a passing incident in our national life, we must meet the consequences in unemployment which arise from it with that completeness of effort and that courage and spirit for which citizenship in this Nation always has and always must stand.” —Herbert Hoover
Hoover, Herbert. “October 18, 1931: Message Regarding Unemployment Relief.” Miller Center, October 18, 1931, https://millercenter.org/the-presidency/presidential-speeches/october-18-1931-message-regarding-unemployment-relief
“The maintenance of a spirit of mutual self-help through voluntary giving, through the responsibility of local government, is of infinite importance to the future of America. Everyone who aids to the full extent of his ability is giving support to the very foundations of our democracy.” —Herbert Hoover
Hoover, Herbert. “October 18, 1931: Message Regarding Unemployment Relief.” Miller Center, October 18, 1931, https://millercenter.org/the-presidency/presidential-speeches/october-18-1931-message-regarding-unemployment-relief
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