December 2: Notable Births, with Quotes
Explore memorable and revealing quotes from public figures, past and present, who were born on December 2.
Charlie Puth, singer and songwriter (December 2, 1991–present)
“I’m trying to be the anti-celebrity.” —Charlie Puth
Hutchinson, Callum Walker. “How Charlie Puth Got His Groove Back.” GQ, October 6, 2022, https://www.gq.com/story/gq-hype-charlie-puth
“You can go to therapy and you can surround yourself with friends who will gas you up and make you feel better. But I think that is temporary feel-goodness. You yourself can make yourself feel better.” —Charlie Puth
Hutchinson, Callum Walker. “How Charlie Puth Got His Groove Back.” GQ, October 6, 2022, https://www.gq.com/story/gq-hype-charlie-puth
Britney Spears, singer (December 2, 1981–present)
“I was performing for thousands of people at night in Vegas, the rush of being a performer, the laughter, the respect… I was a machine.” —Britney Spears
Coleman, Yasmine. “Why Britney Spears Turned Down a Tell-All Interview With Oprah.” Parade, August 29, 2022, https://parade.com/news/britney-spears-talks-why-she-turned-down-oprah-interview-2022
“During my conservatorship, I was controlled and monitored for nearly 15 years…I needed permission just to take Tylenol!!!” —Britney Spears
Perry, Whitney. “Britney Spears Responds to Kevin Federline’s ‘Hurtful’ Interview About Her Sons.” Glamour, August 7, 2022, https://www.glamour.com/story/britney-spears-responds-to-kevin-federlines-hurtful-interview-about-her-sons
Gianni Versace, fashion designer (December 2, 1946–July 15, 1997)
“My father was a handsome man. I was afraid of him and also a little in love with him.” —Gianni Versace
Lemon, Brendan. “As Seen on American Crime Story: Read the Interview Where Gianni Versace Came Out.” Advocate, February 15, 2018, https://www.advocate.com/arts-entertainment/2018/2/15/seen-american-crime-story-read-interview-where-gianni-versace-came-out
“The roots of my fashion are very classic. People judge me avant-garde, people judge me rock and roll, and I am smiling. I am the most classically influenced of the Italian designers.” —Gianni Versace
Lemon, Brendan. “As Seen on American Crime Story: Read the Interview Where Gianni Versace Came Out.” Advocate, February 15, 2018, https://www.advocate.com/arts-entertainment/2018/2/15/seen-american-crime-story-read-interview-where-gianni-versace-came-out
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