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“My sisters and I can still recite Dad's grilling rules: Rule No. 1: Dad is in charge. Rule No. 2: Repeat Rule No. 1.”

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Connie Schultz is an American writer born on July 21, 1957. Her work spans journalism, commentary, and prose, known for its insightful observations and warm prose. more

“The nicest Father's Day surprise of all for Dad would be if you handed him a box, and he unwrapped it, and there, inside, sitting on a bed of folded tissue, was the pair of his undershorts that somebody threw away six months ago (without asking Dad) because they had reached the stage where they were 3 percent undershorts and 97 percent holes. Dad misses those undershorts. They were his Faithful Undershorts Companion.”

Ifs Would Be Father Stage Missing Months Dad Bed Six Percent Sitting Asking Surprise Boxes Holes Faithful Pairs Companion Six Months Fathers Day Tissues

Author:Dave Barry

“I had watched Dad climb into the biggest arena and succeed. I wanted to find out if I had what it took to join him.”

Ifs Wanted Father Dad Succeed Climbs Arena Fathers Day

Book:Decision Points

Source: Decision Points

“He was a father. That's what a father does.Eases the burdens of those he loves. Saves the ones he loves from painful last images that might endure for a lifetime.”

Doe Might Lasts Father Dad Lifetime Endure Painful Burden Ease Fathers Day

Book:Tenth of December: Stories

Source: Tenth of December: Stories

“I think that my strong determination for justice comes from the very strong, dynamic personality of my father ... I have rarely ever met a person more fearless and courageous than my father ... The thing that I admire most about my dad is his genuine Christian character. He is a man of real integrity, deeply committed to moral and ethical principles. He is conscientious in all of his undertakings ... If I had a problem I could always call Daddy.”

“My dad, like any coach, has always stressed the fundamentals. He taught me responsibility, accountability, and the importance of hard work.”

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Author:Steve Young

“In my generation, except for a few people who'd gone into banking or nursing or something like that, middle-class women didn't have careers. You were to marry and have children and be a nice mother. You didn't go out and do anything. I found that I got restless.”

People Children Mother Found Class Careers Gone Nice Generations Middle Middle Class Banking Restless Nursing My Generation

Author:Julia Child

“I remember my daughter Deni coming along, and she was so pure and caring of everybody and everything. And somehow, this little being managed to get around all the obstacles - the gun turrets, the walls, the moats, the sentries - that were wrapped around my heart. My heart at that time needed her. I think it's the best thing going, parenthood.”

Thinking Heart Littles Remember Father Wall Needed Dad My Heart Pure Daughter Gun Obstacles Caring Best Things My Daughter Parenthood Fathers Day Moats Turrets

Author:Woody Harrelson

“Parenting is about being competent and responsible. It's not about gender, necessarily.”

Father Dad Responsible Gender Competent Fathers Day

Author:Dan Savage

“When you have kids, there's no such thing as quality time. There's just time. There's no, 'Ooh, his graduation's better than going to the mall.' It's all kind of equal. Changing her diaper and her winning a contest - it's all good.”

Kind Kids Father Winning Quality Dad Equal All Kinds Contests Malls Fathers Day Diapers Good Father Quality Time

Author:Chris Rock

“Men should always change diapers. It's a very rewarding experience. It's mentally cleansing. It's like washing dishes, but imagine if the dishes were your kids, so you really love the dishes.”

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Author:Chris Martin

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