Beaten path Quote by Carl Hart

My grandmother was a huge influence on me and the fact that there was this very strong, rather formidable presence of women in my…

— Anthony Minghella

My mother wasn't strong like my aunt. She was just very passive.

— Tyler Perry

My maternal grandmother, Rose, was as tough as an old boot - she knew her own mind. She was the first person I lost…

— Tony Hadley

My maternal grandma was a tough, tough lady and a stern woman, who lost her husband young and raised six kids by herself. She…

— Steve Carell

My grandmother was very fierce and gruff. She was quite small, but she was very wide.

— Salman Rushdie

My mother was a very wise and strong person.

— Jennifer Hudson

I believe my grandma is watching over me and I draw strength from that.

— Carl Froch

I had a very strong-willed mother, who I totally adored. She was always in control of her life.

— Jan de Bont

I had a good relationship with my grandmother. She used to really validate me.

— Simon Amstell

My mom raised me to be a strong person.

— Little Simz

My mother really was the strength in our family. She would sort of keep us in line and I admired her very much .

— Edmund Hillary

I watched my mother do what she did best, and realized there would never be a way to cut myself from her entirely. No…

— Sarah Dessen