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Quote by Chris Pratt

“I've done all kinds of cool things as an actor, but none of it means anything compared to being somebody's daddy.”

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Chris Pratt (born June 21, 1979) is an American actor known for his roles as Andy Dwyer on the TV series Parks and Recreation, Star-Lord (Peter Quill) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Owen Grady in the Jurassic World franchise. He began his career in comedy and later transitioned to action hero roles, becoming one of Hollywood's most bankable stars. Pratt's films have grossed over $13 billion worldwide. He is also recognized for his philanthropic work. more

“You may be paralyzed from the neck down, you may have itchy skin and only one good eye, you may wake up every day still paralyzed, still in this nursing home, you may not be able to feed, bathe, or brush your teeth or wipe your butt or walk or dance or drive a car or take a shower or do one thing you want to do, including scratching your nose but you can't die, because everyone else has and you're all I've got.”

Grief Family Guilt Lonliness

Author:Andrew Holleran

“I got into an argument in class with Danny McClaren.” “You’re in class to learn from the teacher,” Big Ma said. “Not to be arguing with some know-nothing boy.” I heard myself while I retold the whole thing. It sounded silly. Big Ma never looked up once from her sewing. ... “My teacher might call.” Might as well let the other shoe drop. “Let him call. I’ll straighten him out.” Big Ma was funny, as in hard to figure out.”

Love Family Humour Grandmothers

Book:P.S. Be Eleven

Source: P.S. Be Eleven

“Big Ma was funny, as in hard to figure out. She had loved President John F. Kennedy but hadn’t wanted a Catholic president. She loved keeping up with the Kennedys in the supermarket gossip papers but also loved wagging her finger at them.”

Love Family Humour Grandmothers

Book:P.S. Be Eleven

Source: P.S. Be Eleven

“The few times when Big Ma was sick, Uncle Darnell brought in a pizza pie. Big Ma never liked that and always got well the next day so we wouldn’t get used to take-out food.”