
P.L. Travers in the role of Titania from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, c. 1920s / by unknown photographer (Photo credit: State Library of New South Wales collection)
P.L. Travers – 1899 – Writer (Pamela Lyndon Travers)
“A writer is, after all, only half his book. The other half is the reader and from the reader the writer learns.”
Philip Larkin – 1922 – Poet
“You can’t put off being young until you retire.”
Marvin Minsky – 1927 – Scientist
“No computer has ever been designed that is ever aware of what it’s doing; but most of the time, we aren’t either.”
Bob Cousy – 1928 – Athlete
“Do your best when no one is looking. If you do that, then you can be successful in anything that you put your mind to.”
Rod Laver – 1938 – Athlete
“The time your game is most vulnerable is when you’re ahead; never let up.”
Sam Elliott – 1944 – Actor
“I think anytime you can affect people in general, in a positive way, then you’re a lucky individual.”
Amanda McBroom – 1947 – Musician
“It’s the heart afraid of breaking that never learns to dance.”
Melanie Griffith – 1957 – Actress
“There are no small parts; there are only small actors.”
Michael Kors – 1959 – Designer
“Learn to invest in the best quality you can afford and wear pieces in different ways.”
Brad Gilbert – 1961 – Coach
“There’s always a learning curve, where you’ve got to learn what your subject is all about.”
Whitney Houston – 1963 – Musician
“I decided long ago never to walk in anyone’s shadow; if I fail, or I succeed at least I did as I believe.”
Deion Sanders – 1967 – Athlete
“Athletes know kids look up to them, and it’s important for athletes to be responsible.”
Gillian Anderson – 1968 – Actress
“I believe people are in our lives for a reason. We’re here to learn from each other.”