“I had a fairly enlightened dad, though if you looked at his resume, it might not seem that way. He was a chartered accountant for Price Waterhouse. He was strict, and we had a very ordered life. To this day, I am the least materialistic person I know, because my father didn't raise me to just go out and buy this or that car.” IfsKnowsWayPersonsSeemsMightFatherCarDadRaisesEnlightenedThis DayStrictMaterialisticResumesAccountantsMaterialistic Person Author:Hugh Jackman
“I remember at one point being in fellowship, and everyone used to wear the fish symbol; it said you were a Christian. So I asked my father, 'Dad, why don't you wear that at work?' And he said, 'Your religion should be in your actions.' He set a great, great example.” ShouldSaidActionChristianRememberUsedFatherExampleDadFishesSymbolsFellowship Author:Hugh Jackman
“My father is very Jean Valjean. He's what I would call a great example of a religious person. He is a deeply thoughtful man whose religion is in his deeds way more than anything else. It's not talked about that much.” MenWayPersonsFatherReligiousExampleDeedsThoughtfulReligious PersonJean Valjean Author:Hugh Jackman
“Becoming a father, I think it inevitably changes your perspective of life. I don't get nearly enough sleep. And the simplest things in life are completely satisfying. I find you don't have to do as much, like you don't go on as many outings.” ThinkingEnoughFatherSleepInspireLike YouPerspectiveGoes OnBecomingDadParentingSatisfyingThings In LifeSimplestFathers DayEnough SleepBecoming A Father Author:Hugh Jackman
“My father was an army champion boxer... in the British army. And so he loved boxing and talked it up as a sport. But then when my brother and I were beating the crap out of each other, he was always trying to tone it down. But I am a fan of boxing.” TryingFatherSportsFansBrotherArmyBritishChampionToneMy BrotherBoxingCrapAlways TryingBoxersBritish Army Author:Hugh Jackman
“The activity of being a husband, a father - those are roles, too, but underneath them is the spiritual center that connects us all, and that's what's most important.” ImportantSpiritualFatherRolesActivityHusband Author:Hugh Jackman
“My father is a real idealist, and he's all about learning. If I asked for a pair of Nikes growing up, it was just a resounding 'No.' But if I asked for a saxophone, one would appear and next day and I'd be signed up for lessons. So anything to do with education or learning, my father would spare no expense.” IfsRealNextFatherGrowing UpGrowingLessonsPairsExpensesSparesNext DayIdealistSaxophoneNike Author:Hugh Jackman
“My parents were drawn to the idea that there was space and opportunity in Australia. For the meagre sum of £10, you could sail your entire family out to Australia, so that's what my father chose to do.” IdeasFatherOpportunityParentSpaceAustraliaPoundsSail Author:Hugh Jackman
“My father taught me that losing your temper is a self-indulgent act.” SelfFatherTaughtLosingTemperSelf Indulgent Author:Hugh Jackman
“To this day, I am the least materialistic person I know, because my father didn't raise me to just go out and buy this or that car. The only reason I wanted to make money as an actor was because I'm passionate about food!” KnowsPersonsReasonWantedActorsFatherCarRaisesPassionateMaking MoneyThis DayMaterialisticMaterialistic Person Author:Hugh Jackman
