October 12: Notable Births, with Quotes

Explore memorable and revealing quotes from public figures, past and present, who were born on October 12.

Hugh Jackman, actor (October 12, 1968–present)

“As a boy, I’d always had an interest in theater. But the idea at my school was that drama and music were to round out the man. It wasn’t what one did for a living.” —Hugh Jackman
Winfrey, Oprah. “Oprah Talks to Hugh Jackman.” Oprah.com, June 2006, https://www.oprah.com/omagazine/oprah-interviews-hugh-jackman/all

“To this day, I am the least materialistic person I know, because my father didn’t raise me to just go out and buy this or that car. The only reason I wanted to make money as an actor was because I’m passionate about food!” —Hugh Jackman
Winfrey, Oprah. “Oprah Talks to Hugh Jackman.” Oprah.com, June 2006, https://www.oprah.com/omagazine/oprah-interviews-hugh-jackman/all

Luciano Pavarotti, singer (October 12, 1935–present)

“I have had with the Met an incredible collaboration. I feel really at home in this theater. Working there is a pleasure, even if you are not at 100 percent.” —Luciano Pavarotti
Midgette, Anne. “In Search of Pavarotti.” Opera News, November 1998, https://www.operanews.com/Opera_News_Magazine/2016/In_Search_of_Pavarotti.html

“I’ve begun to sing with pop singers, which is for me an incredible pleasure. First, I like people—most of the people I work with are absolutely incredible. Others are a little less incredible, but I am not expecting sanctity on this planet. I am not myself a saint.” —Luciano Pavarotti
Midgette, Anne. “In Search of Pavarotti.” Opera News, November 1998, https://www.operanews.com/Opera_News_Magazine/2016/In_Search_of_Pavarotti.html

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