“I grew up in the Deep South, where sexism, racism, and homophobia were and still are alive and well. I have early, early memories of words and actions of this type being very painful.” WellsStillsActionMemoriesAliveGrewTypeGrew UpRacismSouthPainfulSexismHomophobiaWords And Actions Author:Pauley Perrette
“We had many books and pictures... my parents' way of life doubtless left a lasting impression on me. They created an atmosphere in which a certain kind of freedom could exist. This may well account for my seeking a related sense of liberty as I grew up.” WayWellsKindMayBookCertainLeftParentLibertyGrewGrew UpAccountsSeekingImpressionAtmosphereRelatedLastingLasting Impressions Book:Alfred Stieglitz: an American seer Source: Alfred Stieglitz: an American seer
“Well, I took ballet for many, many years, so my whole childhood really revolved around dance class. I grew up around dance; my mother was a dancer.” YearsWellsWholeMotherClassChildhoodGrewGrew UpDancerBalletDance Class Author:Amy Sherman-Palladino
“The thought grew strong in me that since I had gone to the trouble of being born, I might as well be useful in helping people live long and healthy lives. And this thought has always resided in the back of my mind.” PeopleMindWellsLongHelpingMightStrongBornGoneTroubleGrewHealthyHelping PeopleOf My MindHealthy Life Author:Koichi Tanaka
“Well, you know, we all grew up as 'Star Wars' fans.” KnowsWellsWarStarsFansGrewGrew Up Author:Rian Johnson
“I grew up in a broken home. My dad was out of the home when I was five years old. I never knew him very well.” YearsWellsHomeFiveBrokenGrewDadGrew UpMy DadFive YearsFive Year OldsBroken Homes Author:Thomas Kinkade
“Let me look upward into the branches of the flowering oak and know that it grew great and strong because it grew slowly and well.” KnowsWellsLooksStrongGrewLet MePatienceBranchesLook UpOaksFlowering Author:Bill Vaughan