September 27: Notable Births, with Quotes

Explore memorable and revealing quotes from public figures, past and present, who were born on September 27.

Avril Lavigne, singer and songwriter (September 27, 1984–present)

“I wanted to be angsty and to sound more like a band; I didn’t want to be all bubblegum pop. I wanted to turn my emotions into lyrics. I was honestly just very, very pure.” —Avril Lavigne
Manavis, Sarah. “Avril Lavigne: ‘ I moved out of my parents’ house and straight into a tour bus with no rules.’” The Guardian, May 31, 2022, https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/may/31/avril-lavigne-let-go-turns-20-interview

“I moved out of my parents’ house and directly into a tour bus, not having any rules. I was like: ‘I can drink beer now and eat pizza every day’ and I just got to hang out with my band and travel the world. It was crazy, but it was pretty special.” —Avril Lavigne
Manavis, Sarah. “Avril Lavigne: ‘ I moved out of my parents’ house and straight into a tour bus with no rules.’” The Guardian, May 31, 2022, https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/may/31/avril-lavigne-let-go-turns-20-interview

Lil Wayne, rapper and songwriter (September 27, 1982–present)

“If you a parent of a kid with a mental health problem or something … react with the realest reaction.” —Lil Wayne
Mamo, Heran. “Lil Wayne Opens Up About His Attempted Suicide at Age 12, Shares Advice for Parents.” Billboard, August 16, 2021, https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/lil-wayne-on-attempted-suicide-age-12-9615310/

“And that’s always the question. Will you matter when it’s all over? Not the things you’ve done, the things you’ve done for everyone else, but will you actually matter to them? But most of all to you?” —Lil Wayne
Robinson, Ellie. “Lil Wayne opens up about mental health struggles and childhood suicide attempt: ‘You have no one to vent to.’” NME, August 17, 2021, https://www.nme.com/news/music/lil-wayne-opens-up-about-mental-health-struggles-and-childhood-suicide-attempt-3020896

Gwyneth Paltrow, actor and entrepreneur (September 27, 1972–present)

“I did promise my mother, at some point before I die, I told her that I would go and do a play. So I’m gonna deliver on that promise at some point.” —Gwyneth Paltrow
Sanchez, Chelsey. “Gwyneth Paltrow Says She Really Doesn’t ‘Miss Acting at All.’” Harper’s Bazaar, July 21, 2022, https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a40678870/gwyneth-paltrow-doesnt-miss-acting/

“It’s funny, I don’t daydream about the movie business at all.” —Gwyneth Paltrow
Sanchez, Chelsey. “Gwyneth Paltrow Says She Really Doesn’t ‘Miss Acting at All.’” Harper’s Bazaar, July 21, 2022, https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a40678870/gwyneth-paltrow-doesnt-miss-acting/

Meat Loaf (Michael Lee Aday), singer and actor (September 27, 1947–January 20, 2022)

“I don’t sound like my age at all. I can sing ‘Bat Out of Hell,’ no problem — all the same key, all the high notes.” —Meat Loaf
Graff, Gary. “Meat Loaf Was Planning World Tour, New EP, Game Show Before Death: ‘My Voice Is in Incredible Shape.’” Billboard, January 21, 2022, https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/meat-loaf-final-interview-talks-tour-album-game-show-1235021371/

“There are people that say they’re fans that only own ‘Bat Out of Hell,’ and it drives me crazy. Because they come to shows, and expect me to sound like I did when I was 26. And besides that, ‘Bat Out of Hell’ had to be sped up to get on vinyl. So, I’ve never sounded like that.” —Meat Loaf
Willman, Chris. “A Few Last Words From Meat Loaf: In an Unpublished Interview, the Singer Reveals Secrets of ‘Bat Out of Hell.’” Variety, January 24, 2022, https://variety.com/2022/music/news/meat-loaf-unpublished-interview-bat-out-of-hell-1235162245/

Samuel Adams, US Founding Father (September 27, 1722–October 2, 1803)

“No man had once a greater veneration for Englishmen than I entertained. They were dear to me as branches of the same parental trunk, and partakers of the same religion and laws; I still view with respect the remains of the Constitution as I would a lifeless body which had once been animated by a great and heroic soul.” —Samuel Adams
Adams, Samuel. “On American Independence.” Bartleby, https://www.bartleby.com/268/8/18.html

“Courage, then, my countrymen; our contest is not only whether we ourselves shall be free, but whether there shall be left to mankind an asylum on earth for civil and religious liberty.” —Samuel Adams
Adams, Samuel. “On American Independence.” Bartleby, https://www.bartleby.com/268/8/18.html

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