“It's important to debunk the myths of Africa being this benighted continent civilized only when white people arrived. In fact, Africans had been creators of culture for thousands of years before. These were very intelligent, subtle and sophisticated people, with organized societies and great art.”
| Thomas Campbell, Poet (1777) |
| Vincent Canby, Critic (1924) |
| Donald Evans, Public Servant (1946) |
| Peggy Fleming, Athlete (1948) |
| Bobbie Gentry, Musician (1944) |
| Elizabeth Hardwick, Critic (1916) |
| Juliana Hatfield, Musician (1967) |
| Norman Lear, Producer (1922) |
| Carol Leifer, Comedian (1956) |
| Richard Aldington, Writer (1962) |
| John Dalton, Scientist (1844) |
| Osbert Lancaster, Cartoonist (1986) |