Born Quote by Grant Bowler

My children came along at a perfect time in my life. My career was soaring, and they didn't care who I thought I was.…

— Sissy Spacek

Having children made me go down a road of serious introspection and self-examination. I think it's informed and hopefully enhanced my creativity.

— Madonna Ciccone

The more I live, the more I recognize that the teaching moments in my youth, especially those provided by my parents, have shaped my…

— Robert D. Hales

I had a fantastic upbringing by two parents who cared deeply about their children but, more importantly, believed that anything was possible for their…

— Kenneth Frazier

The most important lesson I've learned is to not limit myself. Kids at my age often get intimidated by the idea of adulthood and…

— Amandla Stenberg

I was always worried about what others were thinking about me or how I was being perceived.

— Ryan Leaf

My children, who are almost two: watching them develop has made me pay much closer attention to how we become who we are.

— Amy Waldman

I used to spend so much time reacting and responding to everyone else that my life had no direction. Other people's lives, problems, and…

— Melody Beattie

Well I had my kids so young that I kind of feel that I'm a kid too and am growing up with them. The…

— Reese Witherspoon

I think I grew up, stopped worrying about what people thought of me, and whether things were going to turn out OK. I'm concentrating…

— Janis Ian

I mistook the depression and anxiety my children were experiencing for the average, if unpleasant, moodiness we all associate with teenagers. I was drawing…

— Cynthia Germanotta

I've learnt an enormous amount from my children. Mostly that my agenda isn't the most important thing in the world. For a while, I…

— Toby Stephens