My dad told me that no one could ever make it as a writer, that my

My dad told me that no one could ever make it as a writer, that my chances were equivalent to winning the lottery – which was good for me, because I like to have something to prove. – Poppy Z. Brite

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My friends say, Man youre going to have kids sleeping on pillowcases with your face on it! Youre going to be on toothbrushes and magnets and stuff. I guess now that Im a dad, Im thrilled about that. – Hugh Jackman

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My father never raised his hand to any one of his children, except in self-defense. – Fred Allen

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Since I was a boy, from this house, I was out rescuing crocodiles and snakes. My mum and dad were very passionate about that and, I was lucky enough to go along. – Steve Irwin

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