Adopted Quote by Chris Crutcher

“Superman was adopted.”

— Ryan Ringbloom

I identify with Superman. I am adopted, I am an only child, and I love the idea that he comes from another world, that…

— Bryan Singer

When I was little, I think that I wanted Superman to be my boyfriend.

— Pauley Perrette

I loved Superman as a kid, and to me, this was my superhero.

— Maja Ivarsson

Initially, kids are attracted to Superman as a hero because he can take care of problems and still appear as friendly as your dad.

— Paul Dini

My dad was Superman to me, and in my mind he always will be.

— Artie Lange

“[He] stopped long enough to remind himself that this baby innocent was neither babyish nor innocent — was in fact sophisticated in a culture…

— Robert A. Heinlein

The thing that's been exciting about 'Superman' is to see how the character has developed through generations.

— Grant Morrison

Adoption was a bumpy ride - very bumpy. But, God, was it worth the fight.

— Mariska Hargitay

I really didn't grow up with a lot of Superman stuff.

— Tyler Hoechlin

I was tweaked by the idea of Superman immediately.

— Richard Donner

I think of Superman as the ultimate vanilla hero. He's this perfect refugee, this perfect immigrant from another planet who embodies the American dream.

— Antje Traue