February 18: Notable Births and Deaths, with Quotes
Let’s explore notable birth and death anniversaries for February 18.
Dr. Dre, rapper and entrepreneur (February 18, 1965–present)
“There’s something about those McDonald’s french fries, man.” —Dr. Dre
“Dr. Dre talks Super Bowl performance (New TMZ-Interview).” YouTube, February 14, 2022, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qnPScTRSf0.
“There’s always something to write about. I mean if I didn’t have a label to run, and a lot of artists to put out, it would be a different story, then I could just totally concentrate on self. Building my company and getting these artists out is my main priority right now.” —Dr. Dre
“Dr. Dre Interview from Scratch Magazine.” Rap Basement, http://www.dr-dre.com/info/interview_scratch_dr_dre.php/Dr-Dre-News-and-Information-Lyrics-Pictures.
“I don’t go out to clubs and party like I used to. I just get up, go to the gym, come to the studio.” —Dr. Dre
“Dr. Dre Interview from Scratch Magazine.” Rap Basement, http://www.dr-dre.com/info/interview_scratch_dr_dre.php/Dr-Dre-News-and-Information-Lyrics-Pictures.
John Travolta, actor, dancer, and singer (February 18, 1954–present)
“The most important thing you can do to help another when they are in mourning is to allow them to live it and not complicate it with yours. That’s my experience.” —John Travolta
Wheeler, Olivia. “‘What you leave behind in people, that’s your legacy’: John Travolta discusses his experience with grief after the tragic death of his wife Kelly in Esquire Spain interview.” Daily Mail, April 21, 2021, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-9494529/John-Travolta-discusses-experience-mourning-candid-interview-Esquire-Spain.html.
“Life is movement and a journey; what you leave behind in people, I guess that’s your legacy.” —John Travolta
Wheeler, Olivia. “‘What you leave behind in people, that’s your legacy’: John Travolta discusses his experience with grief after the tragic death of his wife Kelly in Esquire Spain interview.” Daily Mail, April 21, 2021, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-9494529/John-Travolta-discusses-experience-mourning-candid-interview-Esquire-Spain.html.
“Fame is what has trained me for this 2020. When you are a ‘celebrity’ you live in a bubble. Cloistered like an oyster.” —John Travolta
Wheeler, Olivia. “‘What you leave behind in people, that’s your legacy’: John Travolta discusses his experience with grief after the tragic death of his wife Kelly in Esquire Spain interview.” Daily Mail, April 21, 2021, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-9494529/John-Travolta-discusses-experience-mourning-candid-interview-Esquire-Spain.html.
Yoko Ono, artist and peace activist (February 18, 1933–present)
“It feels like I was accused of something that I didn’t do, which was breaking up the Beatles. That was like being somebody who is in prison without having done anything wrong. It’s like you’re accused of murder and you’re in prison and you can’t get out.” —Yoko Ono
Mitchell, Elvis. “Yoko Ono.” Interview, November 26, 2013, https://www.interviewmagazine.com/culture/yoko-ono-1.
“I’m always looking ahead, and if there is no possibility to look ahead, then I despise that situation.” —Yoko Ono
Mitchell, Elvis. “Yoko Ono.” Interview, November 26, 2013, https://www.interviewmagazine.com/culture/yoko-ono-1.
“I get very nervous before I get on the stage, but once I’m on the stage, I’m just, you know, me. Nothing hurts me.” —Yoko Ono
Mitchell, Elvis. “Yoko Ono.” Interview, November 26, 2013, https://www.interviewmagazine.com/culture/yoko-ono-1.
Martin Luther, theologian (November 10, 1483–February 18, 1546)
“We must fear, love, and trust God more than anything else.” —Martin Luther
Luther, Martin. “The Project Gutenberg EBook of The Small Catechism of Martin Luther by Martin Luther, translated by Robert E. Smith.” Project Gutenberg, December 31, 2004, https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/1670/pg1670.html.
“I believe that Jesus Christ is truly God, born of the Father in eternity and also truly man, born of the Virgin Mary. He is my Lord! He redeemed me, a lost and condemned person, bought and won me from all sins, death and the authority of the Devil. It did not cost Him gold or silver, but His holy, precious blood, His innocent body—His death!” —Martin Luther
Luther, Martin. “The Project Gutenberg EBook of The Small Catechism of Martin Luther by Martin Luther, translated by Robert E. Smith.” Project Gutenberg, December 31, 2004, https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/1670/pg1670.html.
“Baptism is not just plain water, but it is water contained within God’s command and united with God’s Word.” —Martin Luther
Luther, Martin. “The Project Gutenberg EBook of The Small Catechism of Martin Luther by Martin Luther, translated by Robert E. Smith.” Project Gutenberg, December 31, 2004, https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/1670/pg1670.html.
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