My grandmother could never have written a memoir, so 'The Gravedigger's Daughter' is a homage to her life, and to the lives… — Joyce Carol Oates Copy Share Image
My father died when I was young and I was raised by my grandmother, Emma Klonjlaleh Brown. We could afford to eat… — George Weah Copy Share Image
My grandfather, Harry Ferguson, was a butcher in Hill of Beath; so even though my grandparents lived in some poverty, we got… — Kenneth Cranham Copy Share Image
Our house was littered with books- in the kitchen, under the beds, stuck between the couch pillows--far too many for her the… — Alice Hoffman Copy Share Image
It hit me that being hip was a full-time job, and I was only a part-timer. I couldn't hide forever that I… — Jancee Dunn Copy Share Image
My grandmother is a little Cuban woman who cooks all day and speaks Spanish. Your grandmother watches pay-per-view porn." "She used to… — Janet Evanovich Copy Share Image
Sadly, I wish I had been able to play ["Miner's Prayer"] for [grandfather]. Yeah, I'll never escape the influence of him in… — Dwight Yoakam Copy Share Image
I miss my grandmother every day. I miss her vitality, her interest in the lives of others, her courage and determination, her… — Prince Charles Copy Share Image
I would lie, because no one would know me anyway. My grandmother convinced me to be proud of what I do. — Andy Hallett Copy Share Image
My mom's younger sister was born with Down syndrome. I was close to my grandmother when I was growing up. I remember… — Josh Earnest Copy Share Image
I come from a family of traders; my grandmother and my mother were very good at making money. — Anne Robinson Copy Share Image
My mother and my father were teachers. My grandmother and my grandfather were teachers. This is something I really know about. Even… — Warren Beatty Copy Share Image
What a bargain grandchildren are! I give them my loose change, and they give me a million dollars' worth of pleasure. — Gene Perret Copy Share Image
A grandparent is old on the outside but young on the inside. If your baby is "beautiful and perfect, never cries or… — Teresa Bloomingdale Copy Share Image
My grandmother asks me to race down the street, I'm going to try to beat her. And I'll probably enjoy it. Competitive… — Derek Jeter Copy Share Image
I didn't leave home until 27. I was an only child raised in Philadelphia by my mother and grandmother. My grandmother controlled… — Jill Scott Copy Share Image
My brother, Mario, is in show business and so are all my cousins on my dad's side. We come from a family… — Irene Cara Copy Share Image
I was raised by a single mom who had to put herself through school while looking after two kids. And she worked… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The idea that no one is perfect is a view most commonly held by people with no grandchildren. — Doug Larson Copy Share Image
I did marry, I did get pregnant, but as I was giving birth, my daughter and I almost died. We were rushed… — Nancy Grace Copy Share Image
I'd love to own a bakery at some point. My grandmother could help me run it - she is an amazing baker!… — Jordin Sparks Copy Share Image
My grandmother lived in a universe filled with life. It was impossible for her to conceive of any creature - even the… — Eknath Easwaran Copy Share Image
My grandmother told me that to be in fashion, one must be young and passionate about the work. At this moment, every… — Margherita Missoni Copy Share Image
The best gift I was ever given was the arts. My mum gave me those on a silver platter. Growing up, her… — Jill Scott Copy Share Image
