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My mother said I was a clingy kid until I was about four. I also remember that from the age of eight… — Amy Tan Copy Share Image
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My mother said, "Money is a great slave but a horrible master." It was her version of a French proverb. — Daymond John Copy Share Image
My mother said I was a little odd as a kid. I was alone a lot, but I didn't feel alone. — Cyndi Lauper Copy Share Image
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He does this on purpose," Stephanie's mother said as they sat in the car, seat belts on and ready to go. They… — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
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Always, my mother said, "Be yourself." That is sometimes the hardest thing to do. I try to always remember that and come… — Felicity Jones Copy Share Image
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My mother wanted me to be a lawyer and I wanted to be an Actor. So I went to school, majored in… — Arsenio Hall Copy Share Image
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![“Mable 'Madea' Simmons: [Madea his Nikki with a belt] Why wasn't you at school today? Nikki: I went to the park. Mable 'Madea' Simmons: Why'd you go to the park? You need to be going to schoolhouse. Nikki: I'm not smart. Mable 'Madea' Simmons: Who told you that? Nikki: My last foster mother, she…” quote by Madea](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/de6/madea-3628_funny_mable-madea-simmons-madea-his-nikki-with_1092469.jpg)
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