My mother was actually born in Ohio but raised in West Virginia where her family had a laundry. She has a West Virginian accent. My father was born in China, but he's the son of an American citizen. My paternal grandfather was born in San Francisco in 1867. Laurence Yep accentamericanbear share on social
My mother was adorable, a great giggler. My father was very strong and could be quite frightening. Zoe Wanamaker adorablefatherfrighten Change image and share on social
My mother was adored by her family and by the scores of children she took care of and their parents, all of whom called her 'Miss Woody.' Judy Woodruff adorecallcare Change image and share on social
My mother was against me being an actress - until I introduced her to Frank Sinatra. Angie Dickinson actressfrankintroduce Change image and share on social
My mother was against me being an artist. She just wanted me to marry a rich man. Yayoi Kusama artistmanmarry Change image and share on social
My mother was aggressive - the typical stage mother. Dick Van Patten aggressivemotherstage Change image and share on social
My mother was all about unconditional love, and I don't think we give that to our patients a lot. At the end of the day, what they really need you to do is to look at them in the eye and say, 'I'm here for you. I'm going to make sure this works out.' Mehmet Oz dayendeye share on social
My mother was always deeply attracted to anything medical, and I think she would have loved me to have been a doctor. My father was in the army for 21 years, came out just before I was born. There was no history of showbusiness on either side of the family, but they were completely supportive. Lindsay Duncan armyattractbear share on social
My mother was always encouraging about my wanting to be an artist. Chris Ware artistencouragemother Change image and share on social
My mother was always fascinated with the fact that I could rhyme so much stuff. Dolly Parton factfascinatemother Change image and share on social