"The worst misfortune that can happen to an ordinary man is to have an extraordinary father."

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"The worst misfortune that can happen to an ordinary man is to have an extraordinary father."

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"It was something she didn't want me to do because she thought the rejection would ruin my self-esteem. My father was, like, 'If she wants to try it, let her try it.'"

Ellen Muth, American Actress

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"It was on my fifth birthday that Papa put his hand on my shoulder and said, 'Remember, my son, if you ever need a helping hand, you'll find one at the end of your arm.'"

Sam Levenson, American Author

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"The most important influence in my childhood was my father."

DeForest Kelley, American Actor

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"When my career first began, I didn't have children - so there's a whole lot of difference in the way I choose roles now. Not just films for my children, but how long I'm going to be away, and is Dad going to be home while I'm gone. That sort-of factor plays a part."

Amy Irving, American Actress

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"My father was a writer and an acting teacher."

Noah Hathaway, American Actor

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"To he who avenges a father, nothing is impossible."

Pierre Corneille, French Dramatist

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"I may neither choose who I would, nor refuse who I dislike; so is the will of a living daughter curbed by the will of a dead father."

William Shakespeare, English Dramatist

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"I used to annoy my father by telling him how much I felt luck was with me."

Gene Tierney, American Actress

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"We busted a lot of family secrets with this. But to make a long story short, my parents relationship was built heavily on security issues for my Mom, and when my Dad couldn't provide security, the relationship unraveled."

Kenny Loggins, American Musician

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"You know, my parents have always been incredibly supportive. I'm an only child, so we're very close. There's just the three of us. They're exceptional parents but also great friends. My father was able to take his hobby, photography, and turn it into a beautiful career. So when they saw how much I loved acting, they were 100 percent behind me."

Sophia Bush, American Actress

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