
Susan B. Anthony spoke at every convention from 1852 onward, and served as president in 1858. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Susan B. Anthony – 1820 – Women’s Rights Leader
“Woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself.”
Alfred North Whitehead – 1861 – Mathematician
“Almost all new ideas have a certain aspect of foolishness when they are first produced.”
John Barrymore – 1882 – Actor
“I’ve read some of your modern free verse and wonder who set it free.”
Cesar Romero – 1907 – Actor
“I’m satisfied to go in at the bottom – that’s the best way to learn what things are all about.”
Harvey Korman – 1927 – Actor
“Funny is when you’re serious.”
Claire Bloom – 1931 – Actress
“I had a burning ambition. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have accomplished it.”
Graham Kennedy – 1934 – Entertainer
“I never, absolutely never, keep people waiting.”
Roger B. Chaffee – 1935 – Astronaut
“Problems look mighty small from 150 miles up.”
Jane Seymour – 1951 – Actress
“You cannot do everything at once, so find people you trust to help you. And don’t be afraid to say no.”
Melissa Manchester – 1951 – Musician
“I left because I could no longer make records that sounded less and less like me. I tried to please people instead of believing in my own strength, until the only thing I could do was walk away.”
Matt Groening – 1954 – Cartoonist
“Basically, everything I try to do is to present an alternative to what somebody else is doing.”
Chris Farley – 1964 – Comedian
“In the land of skunks he who has half a nose is king.”
Alex Borstein – 1971 – Actress
“I got my degree in rhetoric.”
Brandon Boyd – 1976 – Musician
“Big Brother is watching … look busy.”
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