November 3: Notable Births, with Quotes
Explore memorable and revealing quotes from public figures, past and present, who were born on November 3.
Kendall Jenner, media personality (November 3, 1995–present)
“Social media has absolutely opened up the fashion world to so many different people and ideas. We’re always expanding into new apps and new platforms and new things. It’s bringing the audience into the whole experience and really pushing people in the fashion world to be their most creative selves and to think, What can I come up with next?” —Kendall Jenner
Comita, Jenny. “Kendall Jenner Balances Business and Pleasure.” W Magazine, September 6, 2022, https://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/kendall-jenner-interview-rafael-pavarotti-2022
“Modeling has been a part of my life for a really long time. There was a time when it was my highest priority and focus. I love that I’m at a place now where I can compartmentalize different aspects of my life.” —Kendall Jenner
Comita, Jenny. “Kendall Jenner Balances Business and Pleasure.” W Magazine, September 6, 2022, https://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/kendall-jenner-interview-rafael-pavarotti-2022
Colin Kaepernick, football player and activist (November 3, 1987–present)
“I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color. To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way. There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder.” —Colin Kaepernick
Wyche, Steve. “Colin Kaepernick explains why he sat during national anthem.” NFL, August 26, 2020, https://www.nfl.com/news/colin-kaepernick-explains-why-he-sat-during-national-anthem-0ap3000000691077
“I am not looking for approval. I have to stand up for people that are oppressed. … If they take football away, my endorsements from me, I know that I stood up for what is right.” —Colin Kaepernick
Wyche, Steve. “Colin Kaepernick explains why he sat during national anthem.” NFL, August 26, 2020, https://www.nfl.com/news/colin-kaepernick-explains-why-he-sat-during-national-anthem-0ap3000000691077
Larry Holmes, boxer (November 3, 1949–present)
“What made me think that I had a chance to be the heavyweight champ of the world was when I was with Muhammad Ali. I wasn’t really trying to hurt him, but just to work with him and learn, and that’s when I knew I was going to be champion. When he went all out to try to get me out of the ring and knock me out, I stood in there and fought. I got black eyes, but that was with Muhammad Ali.” —Larry Holmes
Gerbasi, Thomas. “Editor’s Pick: Larry Holmes at 70 – The heavyweight great looks back on being paid $63 and getting his ribs broken by Joe Frazier.” Boxing News, December 27, 2020, https://www.boxingnewsonline.net/larry-holmes-at-70-the-heavyweight-great-looks-back-on-being-paid-63-and-getting-his-ribs-broken-by-joe-frazier/
“Ali was a good guy. He let me hang in the gym more than anybody, I think. He treated me well every day until the day he died. He liked me.” —Larry Holmes
Gerbasi, Thomas. “Editor’s Pick: Larry Holmes at 70 – The heavyweight great looks back on being paid $63 and getting his ribs broken by Joe Frazier.” Boxing News, December 27, 2020, https://www.boxingnewsonline.net/larry-holmes-at-70-the-heavyweight-great-looks-back-on-being-paid-63-and-getting-his-ribs-broken-by-joe-frazier/
Anna Wintour, fashion journalist (November 3, 1949–present)
“When I moved to the States, in the late ’70s, it took quite a bit of time to understand American fashion. In fact, I was fired from my first job not understanding American fashion.” —Anna Wintour
Interview. “Life Lessons from Anna Wintour.” May 12, 2022, https://www.interviewmagazine.com/culture/life-lessons-from-anna-wintour
“I’m not a great believer in the coffee-table approach to magazines. I’m a journalist. I don’t think a magazine’s like a book, it should be a mirror of life.” —Anna Wintour
Interview. “Life Lessons from Anna Wintour.” May 12, 2022, https://www.interviewmagazine.com/culture/life-lessons-from-anna-wintour
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