Quotes by Dad My dad was just a little trailer trash white dude that worked his tail off, didn't have a dad. He started working at 14, didn't get to play sports. He dedicated his life to his kids to let us live our dreams. Julian Edelman dreamsdadsportslife When Dad stopped playing in a rock band and was done chasing that dream, he devoted himself to his family. I would love to do the same thing - just without driving a 1991 Suburban and wearing sweatpants, a fanny pack, and six-year-old Pumas. Julian Edelman drivingdadfamilylove My dad, he can cook, but he can't cook: it's sort of like 50/50. Julian Dennison cookhelikedad I was raised in Maryland. My mom was born in London, and my dad was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Jovan Adepo bornlondondadmom My dad is a very good sounding board. He's very, very smart. Both of my parents are very, very sharp, much smarter than I, I'm happy to acknowledge. Joshua Malina parentsgooddadhappy My sister plays piano, and my brother used to be on the drums. My dad sings; he's got a good voice. Joseph Parker goodsisterdadbrother I was just blown away by everything my dad was doing, every play. It was amazing to be able to go as a young person to the theater and see these visuals and how creative it could be. More than anything it was realizing you could do that as a life path. Jorma Taccone youdadpathlife I used to play chess when I was a kid and participate in national-level tournaments with the geekiest guys. This one time, I was losing terribly, so I batted my eyelashes and flirted as I asked for a draw. My dad just couldn't believe it. He thought, 'What have I created, a floozy?' But it worked! Jordana Spiro dadlosingtimebelieve I can go without make-up and go fishing with my dad; other times, I buy pink shoes and shop for dresses. Jordan Pruitt pinkshoesdadfishing It's because of their unrelenting, unconditional support and love I'm able to have the life that I have now and do everything I love to do, and that starts with the selflessness and love of my mom and dad. Jordan Fisher supportdadlovelife When Dad passed away, grandpa took on that mantle of teaching me how to tackle at football or taking me and mum to cricket. Jonny Bairstow mecricketdadfootball But having gone through two bouts of breast cancer and all the operations and treatments it's fair to say mum's a special human being - especially as she had to deal with the tragedy and heartache that went with Dad's death. Jonny Bairstow human-beingdadspecialdeath I'm a bit taller too because I've got Mum's legs and Dad was a bit more squat and well-built than me. My brother Andrew is a bit more like Dad. Jonny Bairstow likemedadbrother I've learnt a lot about Dad from going around the world and listening to other people. Whether I've been in Australia, the Caribbean, Leeds, Scarborough or London there's always someone who's got a story about him. Jonny Bairstow someonedadpeopleworld My dad started taking me to Winnipeg games when I was 3 or 4. As a kid, I loved Wayne Gretzky, and I remember the first game I got to see him play against the Jets. The Kings beat the Jets, and I was happy that they did. Gretzky left the game after the first period, and I was upset about that. Jonathan Toews gamemedadhappy It is a gift to be a teenager, and I see a dad's job as lifeguard, not chaperone. Jonathan Franklin giftjobseedad When my kids grow up, my goal is someday, someone will come up to them and say, 'Your dad was an amazing person.' Not saying I was an amazing fighter but a genuine person. That's what I strive for. Johny Hendricks growsayingamazingdad My dad was a truck driver, and from the time I was knee high to a grapevine, I was driving a truck. Johnny Van Zant truckdrivingdadtime My dad was a truck driver. We all used to ride along with him. And the way he'd keep awake was to sing while he was going down the road. So we all joined in. Johnny Van Zant roadridedadway I was always groomed by my dad to win the U.S. Open. Johnny Miller openwinalwaysdad«194195196197198199200201202203204»
