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It's so interesting that the romantic side of my life comes from my father, who I really didn't even know that well.

I always appreciated that connection between a parent and a kid because I yearned for it so much. Growing up, I wanted a father, and because I've had this idea of what a father should be, it's exciting to finally have the opportunity to try and be that guy, to see if I can actually do it.

My dad gave me the gene to enjoy cooking, and to enjoy consuming good food and wine.

My mother says that my father truly enjoyed having a son. My two-years-younger twin sisters felt that he didn't quite know how to enjoy them. But I wasn't aware of those things then. So many of my childhood memories involve him. All the excursions into science were shaped by his knowledge and enthusiasm.

My dad was so much fun growing up.

Being a father is a surprise for me every day.

My father seemed always to know not only what I was doing, but what I was being.

The thing that drives me more than anything else is being a father.

I think my father was somewhat disappointed in not having had a son, and in that way I was the nearest thing he had.

I'm always going to love my father.