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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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Many forms, sizes and colors, I think there are heroes in sports, in life… It would be cliche to say my dad, my granddad. I think Im a fan of people who were brave, my aunt, my grandmother, those are my heroes. – George Eads

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My dads Irish music was such a huge influence. – Dido Armstrong

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I know who my dad is, Ive met him a few times, but I dont even call him dad. I know it sounds horrible, but I dont even see him as part of my family, to be honest. If you want the truth, it doesnt bother me because I dont know any different. I just know that me and my mum, that was my family. – Sally Pearson

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I never saw any of my dads stories. My mother said he had piles and piles of manuscripts. – Stephen King

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