October 10: Notable Births, with Quotes

Explore memorable and revealing quotes from public figures, past and present, who were born on October 10.

Brett Favre, football player (October 10, 1969–present)

“I think every player should think that he’s a difference maker.” —Brett Favre
Bleacher Report. “Summarizing Brett Favre’s Interview With Joe Buck.” Bleacher Report, June 15, 2009, https://bleacherreport.com/articles/200078-summarizing-brett-favres-interview-with-joe-buck

“There are those people who are in your corner no matter what, you can’t do any wrong, even when you do wrong. And then there are those people that no matter what you do they are going to dislike you and that’s not going to change.” —Brett Favre
Bleacher Report. “Summarizing Brett Favre’s Interview With Joe Buck.” Bleacher Report, June 15, 2009, https://bleacherreport.com/articles/200078-summarizing-brett-favres-interview-with-joe-buck

David Lee Roth, singer (October 10. 1954–present)

“I know that when I am in the audience, whether you come out with a ukulele or a marching band, all I ask you give me everything you’ve got to give. That’s what I did for the last 50 years.” —David Lee Roth
Nattress, Katrina. “David Lee Roth Announces Retirement: ‘I Am Throwing in the Shoes.’” Spin, October 2, 2021, https://www.spin.com/2021/10/david-lee-roth-announces-retirement/

“I have hope and faith, and that’s more than just the name of a couple of strippers from Albuquerque.” —David Lee Roth
Kohn, Daniel. “David Lee Roth Isn’t Thrilled by Latest COVID Outbreak.” Spin, January 7, 2022, https://www.spin.com/2022/01/david-lee-roth-isnt-thrilled-by-latest-covid-outbreak/

Midge Ure, singer (October 10, 1953–present)

“I’ve always indulged in instrumental music, from the ‘Vienna’ album, like the opening track ‘Astrodyne.’” —Midge Ure
Chiu, David. “Do You (Still) Know It’s Christmas?: An Interview with Midge Ure.” Pop Matters, December 23, 2014, https://www.popmatters.com/189363-do-you-still-know-its-christmas-an-interview-with-midge-ure-2495574267.html

“It takes a lifetime of music to get to the point where you’re like, ‘You know what, I really don’t care what people think. I want to do something that I find is interesting and hopefully that will resonate with other people.’” —Midge Ure
Chiu, David. “Do You (Still) Know It’s Christmas?: An Interview with Midge Ure.” Pop Matters, December 23, 2014, https://www.popmatters.com/189363-do-you-still-know-its-christmas-an-interview-with-midge-ure-2495574267.html

Ben Vereen, dancer and actor (October 10, 1946–present)

“Well, you know, one day you wake up, and you realize that you’re 75, and you go, Where did the time go? It’s a shock to the brain. because my spirit, my inner being, still wants to do the things that I used to do, but my body says, No, you won’t. You will not do those cartwheels and splits, you will not jump up over that fence, you will not do those things; but my spirit leaps boundaries, you know?” —Ben Vereen
Harling, Danielle. “Ben Vereen Believes That More Black Stories Must Be Told.” Oprah Daily, https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/a36634241/ben-vereen-actor-interview/

“My Jewish brothers and sisters had Hitler, who was a madman, who filmed everything. They have documents, but my people don’t have documents. We don’t have film. We have spoken word.” —Ben Vereen
Harling, Danielle. “Ben Vereen Believes That More Black Stories Must Be Told.” Oprah Daily, https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/a36634241/ben-vereen-actor-interview/

Harold Pinter, playwright (October 10, 1930–December 24, 2008)

“My early work was nothing to do with existentialism. It took me a long time to find out what that meant. I think I’ve got a rough idea now, but it’s too late!” —Harold Pinter
Lukowski, Andrzej. “Harold Pinter: ‘I can’t be sacked, because I haven’t got a job.’” TimeOut, September 21, 2018, https://www.timeout.com/london/theatre/harold-pinter-i-cant-be-sacked-because-i-havent-got-a-job

“I believe the United States is a truly monstrous force in the world.” —Harold Pinter
Lukowski, Andrzej. “Harold Pinter: ‘I can’t be sacked, because I haven’t got a job.’” TimeOut, September 21, 2018, https://www.timeout.com/london/theatre/harold-pinter-i-cant-be-sacked-because-i-havent-got-a-job

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