Ed Begley, Jr.
(1949-)

birthdate: September 16
birthplace:
Los Angeles , California

QUOTES

I think there is a big plus to getting the word out on issues if you have the spotlight in some way. If you’re a famous person and you have opportunity to use that for a good cause, I think that’s a good thing.

We, who have so much, must do more to help those in need. And most of all, we must live simply, so that others may simply live.

"This is a deeply spiritual issue...Do we want to spend more time trying to care for our fellow man or do we want to just pursue more virtual reality? That's the issue before us.. and it's being played out in the world of the environment."

The two most abundant forms of power on earth are solar and wind, and they're getting cheaper and cheaper…

"Kids can help the environment by riding a bike. Always wear a helmet of course and stay in the bike lane. Take public transportation with your parents and your friends and see if you like that. That’s a good way to get around. Start a home garden, be energy efficient, turn off the lights and the water. All of those things are very good for the environment and good for your pocketbook. "

"I was a Boy Scout, and scouting gave me an appreciation for nature and the outdoors that set the stage for my career as an environmental activist. The other thing would be growing up in Los Angeles-the smog capital of the world for quite a while."

"I can't imagine a right more basic than the right to breathe clean air. We've debated for years how that might be possible. Now that we know it is, will we have the courage and the conviction to get there?"

 

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