I haven't put an ounce of effort into my families. I never have.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
We were never a family that had a lot. We had enough, but not a lot.
Families in real life don't tend to resolve things neatly.
Being a part of a large family is just like a little society: those who fight to the top of the heap. We relied on each other and still do. They never discouraged me or told me to get a proper job.
I basically don't do that well with children, although my sister says I'm a great aunt.
I'm endlessly fascinated with the ways families work and the ways they don't.
Some people have a terrible stretch between family and work. It is a difficult thing to achieve.
I'm a dad now and whatever I'm doing in life I usually put a lot of effort into it - usually too much effort, so it kind of comes off ridiculous at times.
I will always put family first. Every time I haven't, I have regretted it and apologised.
Finding that balance between work and family is the hardest thing I've ever done - by far.
In my family, as in all dysfunctional families, instead of parents who act as strong and nurturing role models for their children, you get these needy people who use their children. I was the kid who tried to take on the marriage.