Birthdays occurring on December, 2

1923

Maria Callas was born on December 2, 1923 American soprano. 1923-1977 If I have stepped on some people at times because I am at the top, it couldn't be helped. What should I do if someone gets hurt ... retire? More quotations from Maria Callas

1924

Alexander Haig was born on December 2, 1924 American general, b.1924 Practice rather than preach. Make of your life an affirmation, defined by your ideals, not the negation of others. Dare to the level of your capability then go beyond to a higher level. More quotations from Alexander Haig

1925

Julie Harris was born on December 2, 1925 God comes to us in theater [in] the way we communicate with each other, whether it be a symphony orchestra, or a wonderful ballet, or a beautiful painting, or a play. It's a way of expressing our humanity. More quotations from Julie Harris

1931

Edwin Meese III was born on December 2, 1931 An expert is somebody who is more than 50 miles from home, has no responsibility for implementing the advice he gives, and shows slides. More quotations from Edwin Meese III

1944

Cathy Lee Crosby was born on December 2, 1944 American actress, b.1944 It seems that we learn lessons when we least expect them but always when we need them the most, and, the true gift in these lessons always lies in the learning process itself. More quotations from Cathy Lee Crosby

Deaths occurring on December, 2

1982

Marty Feldman died on December 2, 1982 The pen is mightier than the sword, and considerably easier to write with. More quotations from Marty Feldman

1985

Philip Larkin died on December 2, 1985 English poet, 1922-1985 You can't put off being young until you retire. More quotations from Philip Larkin