A middle child, I was born in the depths of the Great Depression. My dad and mom were factory workers, struggling to make ends meet. Dennis L. McKiernan bearchilddad Change image and share on social
As a father, I do everything my dad didn't do. My son Beau's birth changed my life. David Cassidy beaubirthchange Change image and share on social
My Dad, a small-town lawyer, was also named Paul. Until we lost him when I was 16, he was a gentle presence in my life. I like to think he'd be proud of me and my sister and brothers, because I'm sure proud of him and of where I come from, Janesville, Wisconsin. Paul Ryan brotherdadgentle share on social
My dad is my biggest influence on me as a musician, even though he's not a musician. Daron Malakian bigdadinfluence Change image and share on social
My dad used to wake me up at 5:30 in the morning and hit me ground balls and tell me, 'Don't be afraid to excel. Don't be afraid to be great.' Russell Wilson afraidballdad Change image and share on social
My dad was a very conservative Republican businessman, so obviously I considered it a problem when I realized I was a lesbian. Catherine Opie businessmanconservativeconsider Change image and share on social
My grandfather and my uncle both died from colorectal cancer, my dad almost died from it and I have the gene for it. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar cancercolorectaldad Change image and share on social
I used to walk around with a stick. My dad used to call me Moses. It's on a home video. He said, 'That kid would rather lead no one than follow anyone.' I had dogs following me in the neighborhood. I had neighborhood kids coming over. Brad D. Smith callcomedad share on social
My mother's proud of where she's from, and her history, and her past, and same with my dad. I have roots in Africa. Like, I am from Africa as well as from Germany, and I am very proud of that. Zendaya africadadgermany Change image and share on social
My dad always used to tell me that if they challenge you to an after-school fight, tell them you won't wait-you can kick their ass right now. Cameron Diaz challengedadfight Change image and share on social
