August 26: Notable Births, with Quotes

Explore memorable and revealing quotes from public figures, past and present, who were born on August 26.

Leon Redbone, singer and songwriter (August 26, 1949–May 30, 2019)

“Unfortunately, most of the interviews I did were with rock ‘n’ roll writers. They were so far removed from what I did that after the fourth or fifth interview where they asked the same questions, I stopped doing them.” —Leon Redbone
Varga, George. “Leon Redbone has died at 69; revisit rare interview with press-shy music maverick.” The Baltimore Sun, May 30, 2019, https://www.baltimoresun.com/leon-redbone-has-died-at-69-revisit-rare-interview-with-press-shy-music-maverick-story.html

“I’ve never thought of myself as a musician. Because a musician to me is someone who can accompany others, and I’ve never done that. I just stumbled into performing, and I’m more of a traveling showman, an eccentric minstrel.” —Leon Redbone
Varga, George. “Leon Redbone has died at 69; revisit rare interview with press-shy music maverick.” The Baltimore Sun, May 30, 2019, https://www.baltimoresun.com/leon-redbone-has-died-at-69-revisit-rare-interview-with-press-shy-music-maverick-story.html

Mother Teresa, Roman Catholic nun (August 26, 1910–September 5, 1997)

“By blood, I am Albanian. By citizenship, an Indian. By faith, I am a Catholic nun. As to my calling, I belong to the world. As to my heart, I belong entirely to the Heart of Jesus.” —Mother Teresa
Akkara, Anto. “An interview with Mother Teresa.” Matters India, November 17, 1995, https://mattersindia.com/2016/09/an-interview-with-mother-teresa/

“Nobody can change your religion unless you want to and God gives you the grace. It’s between you and God alone.” —Mother Teresa
Akkara, Anto. “An interview with Mother Teresa.” Matters India, November 17, 1995, https://mattersindia.com/2016/09/an-interview-with-mother-teresa/

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