November 28: Notable Births, with Quotes
Explore memorable and revealing quotes from public figures, past and present, who were born on November 28.
Randy Newman, singer and songwriter (November 28, 1943–present)
“Writing is something I’ve never particularly liked doing, but I’m better than I used to be.” —Randy Newman
Lynskey, Dorian. “Randy Newman: ‘I would never not play You’ve Got a Friend in Me.’” The Guardian, September 7, 2017, https://www.theguardian.com/music/2017/sep/07/randy-newman-i-would-never-not-play-youve-got-a-friend-in-me
“I’ve wondered all my working life why people don’t retire in showbusiness, and it’s fairly simple. There’s nobody applauding at home, so we keep going.” —Randy Newman
Lynskey, Dorian. “Randy Newman: ‘I would never not play You’ve Got a Friend in Me.’” The Guardian, September 7, 2017, https://www.theguardian.com/music/2017/sep/07/randy-newman-i-would-never-not-play-youve-got-a-friend-in-me
Berry Gordy, record executive (November 28, 1929–present)
“Motown was like a fairy tale that happened to have come true. Songwriting was my love and everything I did was to protect that love. I didn’t like how my songs were being arranged, so I started arranging them. I didn’t like how they were being produced, so I started producing them. I didn’t like how my writer royalties were being paid, so I started my own publishing company. Then I went on to distribute the records and Motown came into its own.” —Berry Gordy
Olson, Cathy Applefeld. “Berry Gordy Talks Motown Magic, Mentoring Michael Jackson & More Ahead of Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction.” Billboard, June 5, 2017, https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/berry-gordy-songwriters-hall-of-fame-interview-7817724/
“When the Jackson 5 came to Motown I was fascinated at Michael’s ability to study my every move. He learned everything I knew and everybody else he was interested in, too.” —Berry Gordy
Olson, Cathy Applefeld. “Berry Gordy Talks Motown Magic, Mentoring Michael Jackson & More Ahead of Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction.” Billboard, June 5, 2017, https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/berry-gordy-songwriters-hall-of-fame-interview-7817724/
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