November 4: Notable Births, with Quotes
Explore memorable and revealing quotes from public figures, past and present, who were born on November 4.
Sean “Diddy” Combs, rapper and producer (November 4, 1969–present)
“I always felt that I would be somebody, but it still surprises me. Like when I drive through Times Square and see my billboard. Or when I got a standing ovation on Broadway for my role in ‘A Raisin in the Sun.’ Or when I finished the marathon. Or when I perform at Madison Square Garden. That’s when I think, ‘I didn’t know it would be like this.’” — Sean “Diddy” Combs
Winfrey, Oprah. “Oprah Talks to Sean Combs.” Oprah.com, November 2006, https://www.oprah.com/omagazine/oprah-interviews-sean-combs-p-diddy-puff-daddy/all
“I want to have a cultural impact. I want to be an inspiration, to show people what can be done. I’ve always been a daydreamer. When the other kids were playing, I was listening to the roar at Yankee Stadium—I was always attracted to the roar of the crowd.” — Sean “Diddy” Combs
Winfrey, Oprah. “Oprah Talks to Sean Combs.” Oprah.com, November 2006, https://www.oprah.com/omagazine/oprah-interviews-sean-combs-p-diddy-puff-daddy/all
Jeff Probst, TV host and producer (November 4, 1961–present)
“The ‘Survivor’ editing teams are regarded as the best in the unscripted world. And I don’t in any way mean this as a slight to any other show. There are some insanely talented people making some wonderful shows! We’re just very fortunate to have an extremely experienced and talented team of storytellers who have been together for a long, long time. So, we’d be foolish to not give them the autonomy to try whatever they want.” —Jeff Probst
Ross, Dalton. “Jeff Probst says player outsmarted producers on Survivor 43 premiere.” Entertainment Weekly, September 22, 2022, https://ew.com/tv/survivor-43-premiere-jeff-probst-interview/
“I’ve always seen ‘Survivor’ as a reflection of our culture. That is a big part of what has kept me so wildly enthusiastic for 22 years. The game is the MacGuffin. It provides a framework that forces behavior from the players. That human behavior is what we’re after.” —Jeff Probst
Pond, Steve. “Jeff Probst on Why ‘Survivor’ Needed a Makeover After 40 Seasons.” The Wrap, June 13, 2022, https://www.thewrap.com/jeff-probst-survivor-makeover/
Doris Roberts, actor (November 2, 1925–April 17, 2016)
“My proudest achievement? I put my head on my pillow at night and know that I’ve been a good person.” —Doris Roberts
Haviland, Lou. “Everybody Loves Raymond’: Doris Roberts Said This Is What Marie Barone Would Be Doing Today.” Showbiz CheatSheat, August 26, 2020, https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/everybody-loves-raymond-doris-roberts-said-this-is-what-marie-barone-would-be-doing-today.html/
“None of the men in my life ever wanted me to be successful. I think they thought I’d leave them.” —Doris Roberts
Rader, Dotson. “Doris Roberts Opens Up About Her Life and Career: ‘None of the Men in My Life Ever Wanted Me to Be Successful.’” Rader, Dotson, April 15, 2014, https://parade.com/280142/dotsonrader/doris-roberts-opens-up-about-her-life-and-career-none-of-the-men-in-my-life-ever-wanted-me-to-be-successful/
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