My forebears refused to cut the sugar cane for plantation owners, and I am recognisably a product of that background.
Diane Abbott
Every gun sold should require a background check, period.
Gary Ackerman
I'm not a judgmental person, so I can't comment on someone else's background.
Christina Aguilera
One of the strengths I derive from my class background is that I am accustomed to contempt.
Dorothy Allison
I was raised never to carp about things and never to moan, because in vaudeville, which is my background, you just got on with it through all kinds... →
Julie Andrews
The background - your own history - is way more important than what you can achieve as a professional.
Javier Bardem
I come from a theater background. I studied acting at NYU and also the Groundlings in L.A.
Ashley Bell
I've got a very interesting background.
Jackie Chan
I'm from a Gypsy background!
Cher
My background was in performing originally.
Cy Coleman