Famous Quotes & Sayings

Joy Harjo

I never fit in. Everyone knew my dad was Indian. I was half-Indian.

I'm not sure my dad is going to be able to come. They'll have scouting and the draft to get ready for. But he'll be rooting for me.

I'm not surprised by the success Gavin has had as a freshman. He's grown up in a wrestling family. His dad wrestled, and his older brother, Tim, was very successful for us. Gavin has had more wrestling matches in his living room and at family reunions than most people.

I'm hoping my dad was standing next to me.

Kiersey Clemons

I lived just outside of L.A. for a long time. My dad was in the military, so I moved a lot.

Margo Lanagan

I'm a very promiscuous reader. My dad's a big science fiction fan, so I'd read 'Dune,' and 'Watership Down' and 'The Lord Of The Rings.'

Paul Rodriguez

I'm a real shy guy. I don't really talk at all. My dad is the opposite, ... I see how he handles himself with fans, so I just kind of subconsciously took notes. Sometimes I see myself, and I'm like 'Whoa, this is how my dad acts.'

Lisa Presley

If people are expecting me to be like my dad they're going to be disappointed. I'm nothing like him. I'm in a completely different category.

Kasey Chambers

I only heard what Dad was listening to at the time, ... Lucky he had good taste.

I just told my dad I could get it.

Chelsea Clinton

I remember that my mom, my dad and I would play different roles in mock debates, where one of us would be the moderator, one of us would be my dad - frequently not my dad - and then one of us would play his opponent.

Jesse McCartney

I remember being, like, 5 years old, and my dad took me to a Yankees-Mets game. My dad had me on his shoulders and taught me one of the most important lessons about sports. He said, 'Jesse, just remember one thing, the Mets suck.'

Rod Brind'Amour

I remember as a kid I lifted weights. Not because my Dad told me to, but because he said in order to be better you have to do something the kid next door wasn't doing.

Julian Lennon

I remember picture postcard moments with dad flying a balsa wood plane, sitting in front of him on a motorbike, going to visit Ringo.

Carlos Santana

I'll say, 'This is true, but my dad wears a size 9 and I wear a size 15. I have my own shoes to fill and I'm sure my pops can fill his own shoes.' It's not about following in his footsteps but taking an inspiration from him and following my own path.

Laura Wasser

I'll tell you, I never thought I'd ever be going into law, and certainly not the same kind of law as my dad.

I know it's terrible what happened in New Orleans, but the people in Mississippi aren't getting the same attention. My dad lost everything that he didn't pack in his car. I want to help the people of Mississippi. There are a lot of people there who have nothing now.

Terry Bowden

I know my dad is sticking around for one reason, to play for another national championship. The number of wins doesn't make a difference. But now that it's obviously down to him and Joe, it's in his face every day.

I just grew up around it. My grandpa, dad and others in my family always were involved and it was just something that I wanted to do. I will do it all my life or until I get too old to participate anymore.

Vanessa Kerry

I have the rare privilege of talking to my dad every night at 10 p.m. and hearing about what he did that day.

He soon grew up seeing him be a hero, ... He wanted to be just like his dad. A hero.

I don't really know the man my mother fell in love with. My dad was not a big part of my life for a long time.

Chelsea Kane

I don't know if I could date a single dad. It would depend on the guy.

Sean Pertwee

I didn't do very well when I was at school, so my dad gave me the opportunity to travel in Africa. I drove from London to Nairobi. It was incredible.

Maurice Evans

I didn't know that my mom and dad and my sister were sneaking into town,

Jack Layton

Some people think the NDP may want to get rid of the monarchy but I can assure you that that's absolutely not the case. My Dad was a big time monarchist and so am I.

Jack LaLanne

My Dad was overweight and unhealthy, and he died young. I wasn't going to let that happen to me.

Jack LaLanne

I believe so strongly in what I do and I practice what I preach! My Dad died at fifty - do I have to die at fifty? My Dad ate all the junk food, he wouldn't exercise - how can you tell your Dad anything? We know about nutrition and we know about exercise. There's no reason for anybody to be sick and tired, fat and out of shape - it's ridiculous!

It was rough, I moved around a lot so I never really made that many friends, but my dad always made sure he had me on a Pop Warner team, that was really good for me

Michael Douglas

It was a very different type of persona than Dad is normally known for,

Ernie Els

It's awfully difficult. I know that Tiger's dad is pretty sick. Obviously, they are very close, and there's no secret about that. You know, I hope (Earl Woods) pulls through it. It must be very tough.

Laila Ali

It is painful for me because I would love to sit down and talk to my dad about the way he used to be when he was my age, when he was in his prime, because we are so much alike,

It's a dream come true from a dad's standpoint. Every dad wants this for their son.