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“At some level it's still hard for me to admit that my father died. I can talk about it and around it, but those two words. 'He died.' What can that possibly mean? That I won't get to hear his voice again?”

Quote by Jennifer Grant

Book:Good Stuff: A Reminiscence of My Father, Cary Grant

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Good Stuff: A Reminiscence of My Father, Cary Grant

This book is a heartfelt tribute to the life of Cary Grant, focusing on the personal stories and anecdotes shared by his son. It delves into the actor's private life, his relationships, and the lessons he imparted, providing a unique perspective on one of Hollywood's most iconic figures. more

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Jennifer Grant, born on February 26, 1966, is an American actress known for her roles in various television series and films. She gained widespread recognition for her performance as Dr. Samantha 'Sam' Taggart in the TV series 'ER'. more

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“My son Cary's generation likely won't know who my father was, but it's something nice for him that his grandfather was an icon. I had one chance to pass along that name.”

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“One of the myths about Dad was that he was mean. That simply wasn't true. I always found him generous to a fault but he wasn't reckless with his money, which was rather rare in Hollywood. He'd grown up with nothing and he wasn't about to fritter it all away.”

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“It's not what your parents give you. It's what you do with your own stuff.”

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“I remember going on carriage rides with Dad when we'd visit. I think quiet L.A. suited him better, but he loved to see shows here, he loved to visit his friends in the Hamptons.”

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“I have a lot of favorite films. I tend to love the silliness of 'Bringing Up Baby.' 'Charade' is fantastic. 'His Girl Friday,' the banter in that, that alone made me want to be a writer.”

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“I'm sure there was some part of his soul was intrinsically happy, but he probably had to go through some permutations to really get that to blossom. I'm sure Dad had his challenges, but I think that joy was there from the beginning and he had to find a way to make his life support that and express that.”

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“Dad has, and had, a deservedly glowing reputation. However, this belief in 'reputation first' seems to have given rise to his fears of what might be rumored after his death.”

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“Simple. Pared down. Timeless. The ties were never too thick or too thin; the pants were never too flared or too skinny. In my life with Dad, he wore Western apparel because we went riding - jeans, cowboy boots, the turquoise belt buckle. But it was all very simple, and that classic look is very 'Ralph Lauren.'”

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“Cary Benjamin sleeps dreamily on my stomach as we're both bonding and recuperating. He's phenomenal.”

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“It's something he used to say when he was happy. It could be a very, very simple day. We might be sitting out on the front lawn. Dad loved classical music and we might be listening to some Stravinsky or something and having some tea and eggs. And he'd say, 'Oh, good stuff, isn't it?'”

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