December 19: Notable Births, with Quotes
Explore memorable and revealing quotes from public figures, past and present, who were born on December 19.
Jake Gyllenhaal, actor (December 19, 1980–present)
“I’m a big fan of the old school telephone. The actual sound of someone’s voice, as opposed to social media, is what’s really important to me.” —Jake Gyllenhaal
Maoul, Zak. “Jake Gyllenhaal’s 12 lessons for living a truly vibey life.” GQ, June 1, 2022, https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/fashion/article/jake-gyllenhaal-interview-2022
“I love to cook and I love food, so for me the first experience of that is always the smell. I also think that the connections we make, whether good or bad, are always connected to smell.” —Jake Gyllenhaal
Maoul, Zak. “Jake Gyllenhaal’s 12 lessons for living a truly vibey life.” GQ, June 1, 2022, https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/fashion/article/jake-gyllenhaal-interview-2022
Criss Angel, magician (December 19, 1967–present)
“I admire the late Doug Henning so much; he was such a unique force in the magic world. He had a gentleness and sincerity which made him so loved.” —Criss Angel
Serviss, Naomi. “Interview: Criss Angel Appears on Broadway to Levitate Your Spirits.” Broadway World, July 1, 2019, https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-Interview-Criss-Angel-Appears-on-Broadway-to-Levitate-Your-Spirits-20190701
“My magic is like thinking about tomorrow: How do I do levitation and not do it in the darkness without being hokey? My audience can relate on an emotional level because there will be flying, flipping and manipulating, practically within arm’s reach.” —Criss Angel
Serviss, Naomi. “Interview: Criss Angel Appears on Broadway to Levitate Your Spirits.” Broadway World, July 1, 2019, https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-Interview-Criss-Angel-Appears-on-Broadway-to-Levitate-Your-Spirits-20190701
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