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My father in his way influenced me and my sister to educate ourselves and to try to do things in life.

I always knew I wanted to make my own way; I never wanted to be dependent on my father.

My father was a classic intellectual. From him I learned devotion, and I also learned about the life of the mind.

When I was a kid, my father didn't really have much hope for me. He thought I was a dreamer; he didn't think I would amount to anything. My mother also.

I think that they way my parents raised me, they taught me to always follow my dreams and never give up, no matter what the obstacle.

My father was a huge influence on me.

I worked hard and made my own way, just as my father had. And just, I'm sure, as he hoped I would. I learned, from observing him, the satisfaction that comes from striving and seeing a dream fulfilled.

My father lived by the philosophy, 'Be yourself, because everyone else is taken,' and he made sure I did, too. Whatever I wanted to do, he supported me. I don't mean that I was spoilt - he didn't believe in material gifts - but he watched my back while I worked to achieve things.

My dad let me figure out what I wanted to do on my own.

My Father had a profound influence on me. He was a lunatic.