“I went to the Hall of Fame with my dad. I can't say I really remember too much about it.” I CanRememberToo MuchDadFameMy DadHallsHall Of Fame Author:Adam Oates
“I took the first James Kelman novel, 'The Bus Conductor Hines', home to my dad. I thought, 'My dad will like this; it's written in Scots.' But my dad said: 'I can't read that.' He was reading James Bond and John le Carre. That was part of what attracted me to crime - the idea of getting a wide audience.” FirstsSaidI CanIdeasHomeReadingNovelAudienceWrittenCrimeDadMy DadWideBusConductorScots Author:Ian Rankin
“My dad has always been my coach. And I've spent so much time with him. So he's one of my best friends. And I can talk to him about everything.” I CanDadMy DadCoachesMy Best Friend Author:Caroline Wozniacki
“People say I'm not good at writing about men. My dad left when I was 16. Give me a break. I'm doing the best I can.” PeopleMenGivingWritingI CanLeftBreakDadGive MeMy Dad Author:Jennifer Weiner
“Also, to be honest, my dad wanted me to be an athlete. And I think all sons want to prove something to their dad. So now, aged 35, I want to see what I can achieve physically.” ThinkingWantI CanWantedAchieveHonestSonDadProveMy DadAthleteBeing Honest Author:Joe Manganiello
“When you're nearing 35, going, 'Hey Dad, I can't make these payments,' just isn't cool.” I CanDadHeyPayment Author:Eleanor Mondale
“People in Finland have also adopted me because of my dad, and that's great, but it's the one language I can't speak.” PeopleI CanSpeakLanguageDadMy DadAdoptedFinland Author:Nico
“One day my dad would say, 'OK, if you want to play tennis I can help you out.' And that's how it started. And I had a goal. I wanted to beat my mom first. And my parents and my brother. And that was the ultimate goal.” IfsWantFirstsI CanPlayHelpingWantedParentGoalBrotherMomDadOne DayBeatsUltimateMy DadMy MomMy BrotherTennisUltimate Goal Author:Caroline Wozniacki
“I grew up watching my Dad, Uncles Ciaran Murray and Brendan Murray, and cousin, Aedin Murray, who were all national caliber Gaelic football players in Ireland. I try to watch as much Gaelic football as I can, it is my first love. I bleed Green, White, and Orange. Gaelic football players don’t get paid to play, you play to represent your county that is more important than earning money.” TryingFirstsI CanImportantPlayWhiteWatchesPlayerFootballGrewDadGrew UpPaidGreenMy DadIrelandFirst LoveEarningUnclesOrangeCousinCountyFootball PlayerCaliberEarning MoneyGaelic Author:Patrick Murray