October 17: Notable Births, with Quotes
Explore memorable and revealing quotes from public figures, past and present, who were born on October 17.
Eminem, rapper (October 17, 1972–present)
“I think that’s one of the great things about rap music is that you could put so much of your life in it. It’s therapeutic and that’s how it’s always been for me.” —Eminem
Gunn, Tamantha. “Eminem Describes Finding Therapy in His Music During Rare Interview.” E News, June 22, 2022, https://www.eonline.com/news/1335388/eminem-describes-finding-therapy-in-his-music-during-rare-interview
“I still love to rap. It’s always been the most important thing to me. I still have fun writing.” —Eminem
TMZ. “My Competition Is … Kendrick, Cole, Joyner & Big Sean!!!” TMZ, September 14, 2022, https://www.tmz.com/2022/09/14/eminem-kendrick-lamar-j-cole-big-sean-joyner-lucas-encore-xxl-drugs/
Mae Jemison, astronaut (October 17, 1956–present)
“I think that there are really important things that we have to do with students to get them to succeed in science, to go on and stay with careers. And that includes the idea of being exposed to something.” —Mae Jemison
NPR Staff. “After Making History In Space, Mae Jemison Works To Prime Future Scientists.” NPR, February 22, 2017, https://www.npr.org/2017/02/22/516695456/after-making-history-in-space-mae-jemison-works-to-prime-future-scientists
“Having grown up on the South Side of Chicago going to public schools, having been a medical doctor, having worked in Cambodian refugee camps as well as being an engineer as well as being someone who was very versed in dance and the arts — yes, I’m supposed to bring those perspectives to bear on the questions that we ask about space exploration.” —Mae Jemison
NPR Staff. “After Making History In Space, Mae Jemison Works To Prime Future Scientists.” NPR, February 22, 2017, https://www.npr.org/2017/02/22/516695456/after-making-history-in-space-mae-jemison-works-to-prime-future-scientists
Evel Knievel, daredevil (October 17, 1938–November 30, 2007)
“You can fall many times in life, but you’re never a failure as long as you try to get up.” —Evel Knievel
Sager, Mike. “Evel Knievel: What I’ve Learned.” Esquire, November 30, 2007, https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/interviews/a977/learned-evel-0799/
“Anybody can jump a motorcycle. The trouble begins when you try to land it.” —Evel Knievel
Sager, Mike. “Evel Knievel: What I’ve Learned.” Esquire, November 30, 2007, https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/interviews/a977/learned-evel-0799/
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