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Compiled by Michael O’Connell
“I do not divide
the artists from
their work.”
LUCRECIA MARTEL
The Venice Film Festival jury
president, telling THR why
she would not attend the
premiere of Roman Polanski’s
new movie so as not to offend
victims of sexual assault.
“I watched
country music snuff
that candle out.”
TAY LO R S WI F T
The pop star, in The Guardian, explaining why she
long avoided politics and pointing to backlash
over the Dixie Chicks saying in 2003 that they were
“ashamed” of George W. Bush.
“My job is to cover
you, not to fawn over
you or rip you.”
NEIL CAVUTO
The Fox Business anchor, in an
Aug. 29 segment addressing
Donald Trump’s recent criticism of
the network — including a tweet
in which the president said,
“Fox isn’t working for us anymore.”
“I hope
you’re getting
a discount.”
BILLY JOEL
The singer, during a show
at Madison Square Garden,
addressing a group of
fans with a sign that read,
“This is my 100th show.”
“That’s the
forever plan.”
KENAN THOMPSON
The Saturday Night Live
castmember, in The Washington
Post, confirming that he will
be back for a record 17th season
and, in fact, plans “to never have
to leave that show.”
“It’s time for the
white man to leave
the building.”
KURT SUTTER
The Mayans M.C. creator,
insisting to EW.com that he will
cede showrunner duties to
co-creator Elgin James should it
go to a third season.
“Am I elegant?
No.”
CONSTANCE WU
The Hustlers actress, in the
Los Angeles Times, insisting
she is “grateful” to work on the
sitcom Fresh Off the Boat,
despite her infamous “Ugh”
tweet to its May renewal.
“I’m on the mend,
and that’s all I can
hope for right now.”
ALEX TREBEK
The Jeopardy! host, in a YouTube
video, revealing that he’s done with
several rounds of chemotherapy
for pancreatic cancer and is back
on the set of his trivia show.
JUNE 23, 2002
“I’m not slick. I’m not polished.
I think my strength is in reacting.”
BILLY BUSH
The then-Access Hollywood correspondent, in The New York Times, discussing his strengths
as a journalist. On Sept. 9, three years after getting caught up in the Donald Trump “Grab ’em
by the pussy” hot-mic scandal, Bush is returning to TV as a host on Warner Bros.’ ExtraExtra.