My parents were teetotalers and my grandparents were - it's all the way back. It's New English puritanical tradition. Penn Jillette backenglishgrandparent Change image and share on social
My parents were terrific - mother was a church organist and my father was probably the most respected person in our church outside of the minister and sometimes maybe that much. The neighbors all called him - a gentleman. Jane Pauley callchurchfather share on social
My parents were the first in our family to go to grammar school. My grandparents were in service. Sarah Waters familygrammargrandparent Change image and share on social
My parents were the ones who gave me the independence, who gave me the spark to do anything that you set your mind to, as all parents should do for their kids. Marlee Matlin giveindependencekid Change image and share on social
My parents were the same in the pulpit as they were at home. I think that's where a lot of preachers' kids get off base sometimes. Because they don't see the same things at both places. Joel Osteen basehomekid Change image and share on social
My parents were the traditional Filipino parents who didn't talk about money around the dinner table. Bo Sanchez dinnerfilipinomoney Change image and share on social
My parents were there: in front of me, behind me, in the middle of my life at all times: reprimanding me, giving me confidence, teaching me valuable lessons, to help make me the man I am today. Marcus Samuelsson confidencefrontgive Change image and share on social
My parents were vegetarians. I'd show up at school, this giant black kid, with none of the cool clothes and a tofu sandwich and celery sticks. Aisha Tyler blackceleryclothe Change image and share on social
My parents were very active in the Civil Rights Movement. My father was a Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) worker; my mother was a secretary with the Panthers. Yaya DaCosta activecivilcommittee Change image and share on social
