Quotes About Support

When I was a kid, I thought my dad was a little bit harsh with me at times. Sometimes I needed an arm around me instead of my dad telling me what I did wrong, but it obviously worked.

My dad is my biggest source of inspiration. He's a lawyer, and when he'd get home, we always sat down and listened to music.

My dad never pushed me but the big thing is that he helped me by going out in the backyard and playing with me.

My dad has always taught me these words: care and share.

My dad worked - f - k if I know - seven jobs? He painted a house. He would deliver toilets. He drove a cab, delivered pizzas. Whatever he could do, he did.

On my best days, such as when I was a junior in high school coming off a 42-point performance and near triple-double, my dad was there to tell me I haven't arrived yet and bring me back to reality.

I don't have children that I've lost in a bitter custody dispute. But I see an enormous wound in kids due to a lack of their dads.

It's no secret that I'm my dad's biggest fan.

Dad is my best mate and I can tell Mum absolutely anything. I really appreciate Mum and Dad. Why are we so close? Young parents, I think. The rock business keeps their minds young.

My dad's full of encouragement and support. It just feels like abandonment and neglect.

The greatest thing my dad taught me came from when I called him from a phone booth and said, 'Hungry. No bus token. Please. Out of options.' He said, 'Pfft, get a job.

You know that family is going to be there for you no matter what. My dad gave me a freakin' kidney!

I never really saw my dad around when the Iron Maiden and the AC/DC were playing. But he knew what I was doing. I was just absorbing music. So he just kind of left me to my own devices.

I think when you are the parents of a gifted athlete, the best thing in the world you can do is to encourage them, in my opinion. My dad didn't push me and I didn't push my children in athletics.

I know I'm 25 now, but there's still that little lad inside me who likes his dad there to see him.

It's just really making sure I am doing the best job I can do as a dad. I do think that is my No. 1 job.

My dad said: 'It looks like you'll be world No.1 in a few hours and I wanted to be the first to say congratulations.

My dad has had a rare form of leukemia since I was in about 7th grade.

My dad still calls me and makes sure I'm taking my vitamins.

The only ones I trust really are my Mum and Dad and those who are closest to me.

My father was the quintessential husband and dad.

Nolan Ryan helped me with baseball, and my dad passing away gave me a bigger heart.

My dad always said to go for my hobby and used to commend me for my excellent judgement so i try to do the similar for my children.

My dad is a natural-born encourager. The last person who will ever tell you to lower your sights or give up your dream.