December 9: Notable Births, with Quotes
Explore memorable and revealing quotes from public figures, past and present, who were born on December 9.
John Malkovich, actor (December 9, 1953–present)
“I don’t think anybody who knew me would consider me cold. I may be wrong. And seducer the same – I wouldn’t associate it with myself. Intellectual I wouldn’t associate with myself. More class clown than any of that.” —John Malkovich
Hattenstone, Simon. “John Malkovich: ‘I had a lot of violence growing up, but so what?’” The Guardian, May 21, 2020, https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/may/21/john-malkovich-i-had-a-lot-of-violence-growing-up-but-so-what
“I’ve been luckier than anybody I know. Luckier than all of the children in my family, all of whom were more interesting or more talented or smarter than me. So when things have happened that have been sad and difficult, I don’t feel the need to complain about them.” —John Malkovich
Hattenstone, Simon. “John Malkovich: ‘I had a lot of violence growing up, but so what?’” The Guardian, May 21, 2020, https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/may/21/john-malkovich-i-had-a-lot-of-violence-growing-up-but-so-what
Judi Dench, actor (December 9, 1934–present)
“I can be very difficult if somebody takes me for granted.” —Judi Dench
Hattersley, Giles. “The Judi Dench Interview: “Retirement? Wash Your Mouth Out.” British Vogue, May 4, 2020, https://www.vogue.co.uk/news/article/judi-dench-vogue-interview
“I am disciplining myself to learn all the sonnets. I try to learn something new every day, anything.” —Judi Dench
Hattersley, Giles. “The Judi Dench Interview: “Retirement? Wash Your Mouth Out.” British Vogue, May 4, 2020, https://www.vogue.co.uk/news/article/judi-dench-vogue-interview
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