My dad was president of the volunteer fire department, which was within walking distance to our house. I spent several days of each week there with him - any time the whistle blew, he went. It was truly inspiring to watch him lead that way. Brad Paisley blowdadday share on social
My dad, Jack, had a great sense of humour and had a strong impact on me and my humour. Billy Crystal dadgreathumour Change image and share on social
I think there's a karmic purpose that souls make before they decide to come into people's bodies and become someone's parent, or become someone's child. Maybe my dad disappearing was his way of giving me material with which to work, or a predisposition to feel heightened emotions. Bat for Lashes bodychilddad share on social
I had Hallowe'en parties every year, as it was my birthday five days before. My parents would actually put prosthetic noses on, and my dad would wear a top-hat and tails, put on a fake curly moustache, and hold a pipe. Bat for Lashes birthdaycurlydad share on social
My dad liked a lot of Motown, but I didn't listen to it until my teenage years. John Legend dadlistenlot Change image and share on social
I wear my dad's cross. It's very important to me. I hang it in my locker before each game. Hope Solo crossdadgame Change image and share on social
One of my dad's friends from the music industry came over to our house one time and heard me sing, and he said, 'She should audition for this role I have!' So I did! It was a movie called 'The Gospel,' which I did when I was five. That was when I was like, 'I want to do this acting thing!' China Anne McClain actauditioncall share on social
I was quite lucky: although my dad worked a lot, whenever he was free, he would play sports with me and my brother, and I can't wait to do that with my child. Greg Rutherford brotherchilddad Change image and share on social
People say I'm not good at writing about men. My dad left when I was 16. Give me a break. I'm doing the best I can. Jennifer Weiner breakdadgive Change image and share on social
I wanted to be a police officer for a long time so I could be just like my dad! Doreen Cronin dadlongofficer Change image and share on social