In my earliest memory, my grandfather is bald as a stone and he takes me to see the tigers. — Tea Obreht Copy Share Image
When I die, I want to die like my grandfather who died peacefully in his sleep. Not screaming like all the passengers… — Will Rogers Copy Share Image
“My grandfather was hurt but none of us could get inside of him not the doctor not pictures not his sister or… — Michael Kimball Copy Share Image
My great-great-grandfather, who made his money in the jute trade, had at one time 600 houses in London, and within three generations,… — Saul David Copy Share Image
My grandfather had a wonderful funeral... On the buffet table there was a replica of the deceased in potato salad. — Woody Allen Copy Share Image
My grandfather was a builder. So as a kid I hung out with him on building sites during the school holidays -… — George Clarke Copy Share Image
My father and grandfather were businessmen. The family business was Adelphi Paints in New Jersey. When the first energy crisis came in… — David Einhorn Copy Share Image
We would go down to Riverside, California, which is very poor now, but that's where my grandfather grew up. He grew up… — Greta Gerwig Copy Share Image
My grandfather died when I was 12, but I remember the sorrow of my mother. Even now, she's an old lady, but… — Claire Denis Copy Share Image
I'm awful at karaoke, but if I did have to sing, I'd go for my favourite Frank Sinatra song 'I've Got You… — Matt Smith Copy Share Image
I fought my grandfather like you wouldn't believe. I went my own way and decided to become a racing driver. I don't… — Niki Lauda Copy Share Image
My mother told me I was begging her to be an actor when I was four. My father and my grandfather saw… — Giovanni Ribisi Copy Share Image
Oddly enough, my mother was born in Southampton. I have roots in Southampton, Bridgehampton, Sag Harbor. My grandfather, her father, Stefano Rullo,… — Robert Davi Copy Share Image
Several years ago, I was creating a Christmas present for the family, a self-published cookbook featuring recipes my grandmother had collected and… — Kristina McMorris Copy Share Image
I grew up in the kitchen, mostly with my grandfather, my mother and my aunt Raffy. Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/g/giada_de_laurentiis.htmlckpZdzIsiMQA4Wei.99 — Giada De Laurentiis Copy Share Image
All my life, I've wanted to write a book inspired by my relationship with my grandfather. Basically, my grandfather was a guy… — Scott Turow Copy Share Image
Each Fall the graves of my grandfathers call me, the brown hills and red gullies of mississippi send out their electric messages,… — Etheridge Knight Copy Share Image
My great-grandfather was a self-taught man, and his library was extraordinary. I read the lot. — Alan Garner Copy Share Image
My real name is Alfonso. My grandfather and dad are also Alfonso, so I was the third. So my mom just gave… — Trey Burke Copy Share Image
It's probably worth noting that although I'm ethnically Greek, my grandfather was actually born in Turkey and came through Greece on his… — James G. Stavridis Copy Share Image
I was brought up largely by my grandfather because my father only returned from a prisoner-of-war camp in 1947 and worked in… — W. G. Sebald Copy Share Image
When people say 'Charlie Chaplin' I still think now of the guy in the moustache and bowler hat and funny walk -… — Oona Chaplin Copy Share Image
My grandfather built a basketball court for me when I was 3 years old as a Christmas present, and I would go… — Baron Davis Copy Share Image
My mother's brother is a very good singer. My grandfather took up classical singing lessons and learnt to play the harmonium. — Urmila Matondkar Copy Share Image
I never went to church a day in my life. The dominant religion (influence) in my family was my grandfather who was… — Jason Jones Copy Share Image
“My life was planned by Grandfather. Except for my personal life, where he didn’t have the same control.” — Sadie Grubor Copy Share Image
“Books are in the mind, Grandfather Alessandro said. Too many books and you forget your body is in the world.” — Tom Spanbauer Copy Share Image
My grandfather, Daddy Jeff, made me promise to him that even though I'm already an actress, I'd still finish school. — Liza Soberano Copy Share Image
It's funny, if you've ever met my grandfather, he's probably one of the most even-keeled men you'll ever meet. — Sean McVay Copy Share Image
My dad graduated seminary there, and so did (sounds like) Mark Kimball's grandfather. They sang in a quartet together, my dad and… — Al Jarreau Copy Share Image
“Yeah, but what if you went back and killed your own grandfather?" He stared at me, baffled. "Why the fuck would you… — Stephen King Copy Share Image
'Dad, how does it feel having the best son in the world?' I don't know, ask your grandfather... — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Fortunately for me, my grandfather gave us a life I could never dream of. He was my high school football coach, my… — Jason Witten Copy Share Image
“Ron Popeil is the grandfather of them all, and his stock phrase was “But wait, there’s more…” — Michael Bungay Stanier Copy Share Image
I use the phrase 'sibling society' to suggest a culture fundamentally without fathers, mothers, grandfathers, grandmothers, or ancestors. The thinking is horizontal. — Robert Bly Copy Share Image
My mom is a painter and photographer and my grandfather was an artist, so I've always been surrounded by creative people. — Dylan Lauren Copy Share Image
People tell me I have to follow in the footsteps of my mom and grandfather, but it's a lot of pressure. I… — Selah Louise Marley Copy Share Image
“Grandfather : Death is nothing to be afraid of. Renee : It's not death I'm afraid of. Grandfather: What is it, then? Renee : LIFE ” — Yvonne Wood Copy Share Image
“Big family?” “One grandfather and one cousin.” “How do they feel about the nature-therapy thing?” She grinned. “you make it sound like… — Dana Marton Copy Share Image
My grandfather was a very insignificant man, actually. At his funeral his hearse followed the other cars. — Woody Allen Copy Share Image
