My dad told me that no one could ever make it as a writer, that my chances were equivalent to winning the lottery - which was good for me, because I like to have something to prove. Poppy Z. Brite chancedadequivalent Change image and share on social
I ended up getting drafted by the Colorado Rockies on June 8, 2010 and the next day, my dad passed away, in June 9, 2010. So I'm at the biggest high of my life on June 8th. And the next day, June 9th, he's gone. Russell Wilson 8th9thbig share on social
When I'm done playing football, I just might be the couch potato dad. Troy Polamalu couchdadfootball Change image and share on social
My dad put up a great hoop in our front yard in our driveway. I was in Oregon, so I had to be out there in the rain. We didn't always have a gym to go to. Kevin Love daddrivewayfront Change image and share on social
All my brothers and my dad at one point had dreadlocks. Zendaya brotherdaddreadlock Change image and share on social
I took one thing to heart that I heard from Sidney Poitier in 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner.' And it resonated so much with me. He says: 'Dad, you always looked at yourself as a black man. I look at myself as a man.' Dennis Haysbert blackcomedad share on social
I have to remind my dad, 'Journalists - no matter how many cigars they smoke with you - are not your friends, so don't talk to them.' Cameron Diaz cigardadfriend Change image and share on social
My dad wanted me to be a businessman, but I felt that wasn't for me. Vincent Rodriguez III businessmandadfelt Change image and share on social
If you're a girl, you're always Daddy's little girl. You're vulnerable, no matter how worldly or sophisticated or strong you'd become along the way. My dad Lionel let me know how proud he was, even as he kept me from being too big for my britches. Donna Brazile bigbritchesdad share on social