Sir Christopher Wren in Godfrey Kneller’s 1711 portrait (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Sir Christopher Wren – 1632 – British Astronomer and Geometer
“A time will come when men will stretch out their eyes. They should see planets like our Earth.”
John Dewey – 1859 – Philosopher, Psychologist, and Educator
“Education is not a preparation for life; education is life itself.”
Bela Lugosi – 1882 – Actor
“Every actor is somewhat mad, or else he’d be a plumber, or a bookkeeper or a salesman.”
Evelyn Waugh – 1903 – Writer
“We cherish our friends not for their ability to amuse us, but for ours to amuse them.”
Arlene Francis – 1907 – Actress
“Trouble is a sieve through which we sift our acquaintances. Those too big to pass through are our friends.”
Art Buchwald – 1925 – Newspaper Columnist
“Whether it’s the best of times or the worst of times, it’s the only time we’ve got.”
Joyce Brothers – 1927 – Psychologist and Newspaper Columnist
“Listening, not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.”
Mickey Mantle – 1931 – Professional Baseball Player
“Somebody once asked me if I ever went up to the plate trying to hit a home run. I said, ‘Sure, every time.'”
William Christopher – 1932 – Actor
“I’ve often wondered about people that come to the profession late in life. I’ve wanted to be an actor since first grade. I watched a play being performed by the third grade class, and it was . . . magic.”
Christiane Nusslein-Volhard – 1942 – Geneticist
“I immediately loved working with flies. They fascinated me, and followed me around in my dreams.”
Lewis Grizzard – 1946 – Comedian and Columnist
“The game of life is a lot like football. You have to tackle your problems, block your fears, and score your points when you get the opportunity.”
Tom Petty – 1950 – Singer, Guitarist, and Songwriter
“Most things I worry about never happen anyway.”
English: Bela Lugosi as Dracula, anonymous photograph from 1931, Universal Studios (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Viggo Mortensen – 1958 – Actor, Musician, Poet, and Photographer
“Any ordeal that you can survive as a human being is an improvement in your character, and usually an improvement in your life.”
Snoop Dogg – 1971 – Actor (Calvin Broadus)
“If it’s flipping hamburgers at McDonald’s, be the best hamburger flipper in the world. Whatever it is you do you have to master your craft.”
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