January 31: Notable Births and Deaths, with Quotes

Let’s explore notable birth and death anniversaries for January 31.

Justin Timberlake, singer and actor (January 31, 1981–present)

“I love getting to actually see and interact with people while performing. When Verizon told me they wanted to create an opportunity for my fans to get stage-side access throughout the tour, I couldn’t pass it up. It has resulted in some amazing moments on stage.” —Justin Timberlake
Konecky, Perri. “Justin Timberlake Opens Up About His Man of the Woods Tour and His Favorite Deep Cut.” POPSUGAR, November 25, 2018, https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/Justin-Timberlake-Interview-About-Man-Woods-Tour-45511313.

“Really loving yourself and being able to see people in the world … for who they are and accept that, and love that — it has to come from within.” —Justin Timberlake
Simon, Scott. “Justin Timberlake Hopes ‘Palmer’ Will ‘Open Eyes, And Open Ears, And Open Hearts.’” NPR, January 30, 2021, https://www.npr.org/2021/01/30/961838789/timberlake-hopes-palmer-will-open-eyes-and-open-ears-and-open-hearts.

“I grew up listening to all types of music and, you know, the music that I write comes from an honest place of my favorite influences — and it’s as simple as that for me.” —Justin Timberlake
Simon, Scott. “Justin Timberlake Hopes ‘Palmer’ Will ‘Open Eyes, And Open Ears, And Open Hearts.’” NPR, January 30, 2021, https://www.npr.org/2021/01/30/961838789/timberlake-hopes-palmer-will-open-eyes-and-open-ears-and-open-hearts.

Philip Glass, composer (January 31, 1937–present)

“What do I really do? Listen to me. I’ve written 26 operas, 20 ballets, I don’t know how many film scores. I write theatre music. I write concert and symphonies too. I’m working on a new film score right now. Then I’ll start a new stage piece. My problem is people don’t believe I write symphonies.” —Philip Glass
Maddocks, Fiona. “Philip Glass: ‘My problem is people don’t believe I write symphonies.’” The Guardian, January 22, 2017, https://www.theguardian.com/music/2017/jan/22/philip-glass-80-interview-observer-new-review.

“A lot of people want to hear my music of the 1970s and 1980s. And do you know what I do? I play it.” —Philip Glass
Maddocks, Fiona. “Philip Glass: ‘My problem is people don’t believe I write symphonies.’” The Guardian, January 22, 2017, https://www.theguardian.com/music/2017/jan/22/philip-glass-80-interview-observer-new-review.

“At high school they wanted to put on shows, so what did they do? Gilbert and Sullivan! I played flute in the orchestra. I got to understand how theatre works: the musicians in the pit, the timing, the getting singers on and off stage. It’s not a bad way to learn your craft. It gave me a good solid background.” —Philip Glass
Maddocks, Fiona. “Philip Glass: ‘My problem is people don’t believe I write symphonies.’” The Guardian, January 22, 2017, https://www.theguardian.com/music/2017/jan/22/philip-glass-80-interview-observer-new-review.

Samuel Goldwyn, film producer (August 17, 1879–January 31, 1974)

“People will not see the bad films. They will see them at home on television for nothing.” —Samuel Goldwyn
“Sam Goldwyn Talks (1956).” British Pathe, April 13, 2014, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=679SuARujb0.

A. A. Milne, author (January 18, 1882–January 31, 1956)

“You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” —A.A. Milne
Milne, A.A. “Winnie the Pooh Library.” Trustees of the Pooh Properties, January 1, 1998.

“People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day.” —A.A. Milne
Milne, A.A. “Winnie the Pooh Library.” Trustees of the Pooh Properties, January 1, 1998.

“Don’t underestimate the value of doing nothing.” —A.A. Milne
Milne, A.A. “Winnie the Pooh Library.” Trustees of the Pooh Properties, January 1, 1998.

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