Trivia

Is best known for mis-spelling the word 'potato' in front of a group of school children, and for having a feud with the tv show Murphy Brown (1988).

U.S. congressional representative from Indiana (1977-1981).

U.S. senator from Indiana (1981-1989).

(1989-1993) Vice-president of the United States of America.

Grew up in Phoenix.

His son, Ben Quayle, an attorney, is an Arizona Congressional candidate in 2010.

His son, Ben Quayle, was elected U.S. Representative from Arizona on November 2, 2010.

Favorite film is Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986).

Considered running for Governor of Arizona in 2002, but declined.

Joined Cerabus Capital Management in 1999, where he serves as Chairman of their International Advisory Board.

Gave serious consideration to running for Governor of Indiana in 1996, but ultimately declined. He subsequently moved to Arizona later that year.

Is less than a year younger than his President, George H.W. Bush's first child, George W. Bush.

With the passing of Walter Mondale on April 19, 2021, Quayle is now the earliest-living U.S. Vice-President.