My dad was Superman to me, and in my mind he always will be. Artie Lange dadmindsuperman Change image and share on social
My dad had such a cool job. When you're a voiceover actor, it's a whole different skill - you're bringing these huge, larger-than-life monsters and characters to life. And, also, you have to learn accents. Ashley Bell accentactorbring share on social
I was raised by extremely strict - but also extremely loving - Chinese immigrant parents, and I had the most wonderful childhood! I remember laughing constantly with my parents - my dad is a real character and very funny. I certainly did wish they allowed to me do more things! Amy Chua allowcharacterchildhood share on social
I wanted to play football or be a boxer, but my dad didn't want that because of all the impact. But in 1992 I was watching short track, and it was obscure, but they looked like superheroes in their tight outfits, and I thought it was amazing. I wanted to do that. I made the national team at 14. Apolo Ohno amazeboxerdad share on social
My dad played a character on the radio called 'Parkyakarkus.' A Greek-dialect comedian. He did Friars' roasts and wrote material and made people laugh that way. But he wrote his own shows with other writers. Albert Brooks callcharactercomedian share on social
My dad has given me the best gift anyone has ever given me. He gave me wings to fly. Adria Arjona dadflygift Change image and share on social
My mom came from such humble beginnings and especially my dad as well. He didn't go to university. Petra Stunt beginningdadhumble Change image and share on social
My dad, coming from a very traditional family, always wanted me to be a doctor. So he would always ask me, 'What are you going to be when you grow up?' And I'd have to say 'Dr. Chen.' Jane Chen chencomedad Change image and share on social
My first publication was a haiku in a children's magazine when I was 9 years old. I received one dollar for it! I gave the check to my dad for Christmas, and he framed it and hung it over his desk. Linda Sue Park checkchildchristmas Change image and share on social
I remember getting a toilet in our house. I remember sharing a bedroom with my sister, and my little sister was sleeping in my mom and dad's room. Lukas Forchhammer bedroomdadhouse Change image and share on social