Contrary to the macho culture of Mexico, both my grandmothers were very brave young widows. I was always very close to these… — Carlos Fuentes Copy Share Image
“I loved Granny Belmonte, but she didn't need a costume to look undead.” — Bethany Frenette Copy Share Image
“I was lucky to live in the 20th century, when gefilte fish could be purchased in a jar.” — Barbara "Cutie" Cooper Copy Share Image
Both my grandmothers had upright pianos, and I just knew how to play since I was a child. Nobody taught me. I… — Valerie Simpson Copy Share Image
Everyone has a crazy old lady in their family like 'Mama.' No one ever comes up to me and says 'Mama' is… — Vicki Lawrence Copy Share Image
The first thing I learned was the 'St Louis Blues' when I was eight. Both my grandmothers, my mother and uncle played… — Jools Holland Copy Share Image
“I felt that I did not really remember her except through the pain, and I longed for the nails that riveted her… — Marcel Proust Copy Share Image
“if god had intended us to follow recipes, He wouldn't have given us grandmothers.” — Linda Henley Copy Share Image
I went to NYU Tisch for undergrad ,and it was amazing. My life then was extremely experimental with acting. I did crazy… — Katie Lowes Copy Share Image
“I still loved Granny. It flowed out of my chest. With Granny gone, where would my love go?” — Jessica Maria Tuccelli Copy Share Image
Jeff Sachs has the Millennium Villages. He spends $2.5 million in one village. It's an absolutely ridiculous model, because I've said that… — Bunker Roy Copy Share Image
“[G]randma was always afraid of something. She set aside time each day for dread. And not nameless dread. She was quite specific… — J.R. Moehringer Copy Share Image
When I was growing up, both my grandmothers would play the organ, and we would all sing. — Janelle Monae Copy Share Image
My grandmothers are Irish-American and German-American; my grandfather is from the Caribbean. My father is African-American. My family looked funny. I just… — Sarah Jones Copy Share Image
“I have the idea that we grandmothers are meant to play the part of protective witches; we must watch over younger women,… — Isabel Allende Copy Share Image
Since the time of the witch burnings, the grandmothers and the healers and the midwives have been systematically targeted. And burned at… — Alice Walker Copy Share Image
I absolutely love Ireland. It's one of the most beautiful places on Earth, and I have strong ties here. Both my grandmothers… — Emily Ratajkowski Copy Share Image
I wanted to create clothes for women in their 40s and 50s and 60s who have careers and are sexy and don't… — Joseph Altuzarra Copy Share Image
In 'Twice Born' I play my character in her 20s, 30s and 50s. For the fifty year old scenes, I had some… — Penelope Cruz Copy Share Image
“Once your words fly out of your mouth, you sometimes can't control whether they fly straight or crooked, Grandma Augustine says. "They… — Lori Aurelia Williams Copy Share Image
“It can be said that we are built by many things. Biology and lineage. Grit and moonlight and ocean stone. By fire… — Jeanette LeBlanc Copy Share Image
“Granny always said finding justice was as tough as putting socks on a rooster.” — Jessica Maria Tuccelli Copy Share Image
