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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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Everybody always wants to rebel against their parents music, but nobody listened to music louder than my dad. – Dan Auerbach

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Ive always wanted to be a dad. I just cant wait to have a little rug rat running around. I used to want five or six kids, but maybe Ive become too self-absorbed over the years. I think two would be perfect. – Josh Duhamel

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