While not a musician, my father was a music agent for years before becoming pop culture icon Famous Amos. — Shawn Amos Copy Share Image
My mother was the only musician. She played piano and she sang. She also played saxophone. And she played at home a… — David Steward Copy Share Image
Fuckin punk you aint leader what, nobody followed you your never shit your mother shoulda swollowed you. — Big L Copy Share Image
I used to believe my father about everything but then I had children myself & now I see how much stuff you… — Brian Andreas Copy Share Image
I attribute all of my success to my Catholic faith. My faith has given me the ability to be a good father,… — Mark Wahlberg Copy Share Image
If sisters were free to express how they really feel, parents would hear this: "Give me all the attention and all the… — Linda Sunshine Copy Share Image
We as parents, and the control culture, it is our responsibility to make sure we give the right perceived norms and the… — Konnie Huq Copy Share Image
I was always the headstrong child in the family. My mother and father called me a rebel at 2 years old. But… — Princess Stephanie of Monaco Copy Share Image
My father told me never to take my foot off a ladder to kick at someone who was kicking at me. When… — Steve Harvey Copy Share Image
People say to me, ''You were a roaring success. How did you do it?'' I go back to what my parents taught… — Lee Iacocca Copy Share Image
Well, my mother and certain other people in my life - a lot of important people - have said, "Floyd, nobody is… — Floyd Mayweather, Jr Copy Share Image
“I remembered all my years in the Philippines, my father fighting for his inherited land, my mother selling boggoong to the impoverished… — Carlos Bulosan Copy Share Image
I failed my 11-plus and ended up working in a factory after I left school. But then I passed my audition on… — Lenny Henry Copy Share Image
“I’m a husband, a father of two, a full-time teacher, and so my writing process mostly involves sitting down and writing, any… — Glen Hirshberg Copy Share Image
Sometimes I would ride with my daughter in the car to go make transactions. A couple of times me, her and my… — Nelly Copy Share Image
“The journey took about a week each way, and each day had my parents both in its grip. Riding behind my father,… — Eudora Welty Copy Share Image
When I was 6 my father went to fight in the war, so he was my big hero. I thought he was… — Michael Caine Copy Share Image
He reminds me of the man who murdered both his parents, and then when sentence was about to be pronounced pleaded for… — Abraham Lincoln Copy Share Image
I was actually very fortunate. I think I was actually the only kid in my class at one stage that actually had… — David Haye Copy Share Image
Once upon a time, my mother lived in the posh downtown of Homs, Syria. She described my grandfather as a king in… — Mona Simpson Copy Share Image
“When a father inquired about the best method of educating his son in ethical conduct, a Pythagorean replied: "Make him a citizen… — Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel Copy Share Image
My last conversation with my father was an argument we'd had. When I came to know of his hospitalisation, I'd lost him… — Mouni Roy Copy Share Image
In real life, my parents pretty much approved of all my boyfriends. I guess I was doing something wrong. I should have… — Lindsay Pulsipher Copy Share Image
It is impossible to read for pleasure from something to which you are both father and mother, born in such travail that… — Jim Bishop Copy Share Image
“No matter how much and how often - 'things' will never compensate for loss or absence...no matter how guilty a parent feels.” — T.F. Hodge Copy Share Image
When I was five years old, my parents gave me a magic chest. I learned to cast spells, although of a childish… — Wolfgang Hildesheimer Copy Share Image
Parents of all income levels deserve options for child care while they work so they can be free of the worry that… — Stephanie Land Copy Share Image
Back when Myspace was around I couldn't wait to have my own account. My parents told me I could get one as… — Lizzie Velasquez Copy Share Image
My father was in the Army. My older brother was in the Army. Those men and women go out there and put… — Devin McCourty Copy Share Image
I got into guitar because no parent will buy their eight-year-old kid drums, unless they're divorced and trying to get back at… — Joshua Homme Copy Share Image
Faithful parents can invite the power of heaven to influence their children. Nevertheless, those children remain agents unto themselves, and the choice… — David A. Bednar Copy Share Image
Its so hard not to cry, knowing my mother is barely there, I see girls so close to their mothers, But its… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
There was not a lot of rock n roll in the house. Our parents didnt think it was very groovy, and I… — Elvis Costello Copy Share Image
I spent my entire childhood living abroad because of my father's occupation, so we were on long-haul flights all the time. — Arabella Weir Copy Share Image
“How did my parents live before texting? Before the internet? I’m used to knowing things and all of this unknowing is driving… — Stephanie Perkins Copy Share Image
Life supporting waves of bliss, Mother Divine's precious kiss. Brings with love the light of wisdom, and the gift of eternal freedom. — The Beach Boys Copy Share Image
My father was a disciplinarian. He had this cane and he would spare no one if found at fault. Unlike Babita, I… — Geeta Phogat Copy Share Image
“That spring he found the old bear, dead, in one of the caves. He slept beside the body. He dreamed the bear… — Alice Hoffman Copy Share Image
My mother was very strict, and though I was reserved, I did give in to certain demands of my age, like sneaking… — Naga Chaitanya Copy Share Image
The wonderful John Avildsen was a hero and father figure who was really present in my life even though we didn't have… — Tamlyn Tomita Copy Share Image
