January 2, 2023: Notable Birthdays, with Quotes
Explore memorable and revealing quotes from public figures, past and present, who were born on January 2.
Taye Diggs, actor (January 2, 1971–present)
“I feel really lucky to have the career I have, coming from nothing and then getting to be where I am.” —Taye Diggs
Ayoola, Elizabeth. “Taye Diggs Can’t Believe He’s Been ‘Blessed’ With Someone Like Apryl Jones.” Essence, August 29, 2022, https://www.essence.com/lifestyle/taye-diggs-apryl-jones/
“I have a newfound respect and admiration that borders on worship of my wife…. Just to see her turn into a mother overnight is amazing.” —Taye Diggs
Geigel, Alicia. “All the People Taye Diggs Has Romanced Over the Years.” PopSugar, December 12, 2022, https://www.popsugar.com/celebrity/photo-gallery/49037573/image/49037574/Idina-Menzel-1998-2013
Isaac Asimov, author (January 2, 1920–April 6, 1992)
“I don’t feel robots are monsters that will destroy their creators, because I assume the people who build robots will also know enough to build safeguards into them.” —Isaac Asimov
Ingersoll, ed., Earl G. “A Conversation with Isaac Asimov.” DePauw University, March 1987, https://www.depauw.edu/sfs/interviews/asimov41interview.htm
“I don’t think Homo sapiens possesses any divine right to the top rung. If something is better than we are, then let it take the top rung.” —Isaac Asimov
Ingersoll, ed., Earl G. “A Conversation with Isaac Asimov.” DePauw University, March 1987, https://www.depauw.edu/sfs/interviews/asimov41interview.htm
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