My parents elected me president of the family when I was 4. We actually had an election every year, and I always won. I'm an only child, and I could count on my mother's vote. Condoleezza Rice childcountelect Change image and share on social
My parents emigrated from Poland in 1924 with my brother, who was a few months old. They were from a simple family of Polish Jews. They were looking, I suppose, for a better economic life and were escaping from an anti-Semitic environment. Francois Englert antibrothereconomic share on social
My parents encouraged me in everything I ever wanted to do. Charles Kuralt encourageparentwant Change image and share on social
My parents encouraged thought. You'll get through life better if you learn how to think. Holly Near encouragelearnlife Change image and share on social
My parents encouraged us to commit to things, so if we wanted to learn an instrument, it was all the grades and all the theory. Laura Mvula commitencouragegrade Change image and share on social
My parents enrolled me in a gymnastics class when I was three years old, and I just was drawn to gymnastics. I loved it. It was my playground, and I could run around and be free there. Dominique Moceanu classdrawenroll Change image and share on social
My parents, especially my father, discussed the question of my brothers' education as a matter of real importance. My education and that of my sister were scarcely discussed at all. Emmeline Pankhurst brotherdiscusseducation Change image and share on social
My parents, especially my mother, were no influence on me whatsoever. Andy Partridge influencemotherparent Change image and share on social
My parents felt that acting was far too insecure. Don't ask me what made them think that painting would be more secure. John Hurt actfeltinsecure Change image and share on social
My parents find me hilarious. They don't pull me up for anything because I'm a good daughter. I stay at home, don't party too much, people don't talk about my affairs or that I am unprofessional. In fact, people tell my parents that I'm so well-brought up. Yes, I tend to shoot my mouth off, but they don't pull me up for that. Sonam Kapoor affairbringdaughter share on social