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The essence of parenthood is to make children think that they are the most handsome, intelligent, brilliant person in the world.

Mothers are fonder than fathers of their children because they are more certain they are their own.

Attraction is what happens between you. It's not universal. And it's not conventional. And thank God for that.

Becoming a mother doesn't always change every aspect of your personality.

I adore children, but I was never that interested in new born babies. It's a terrible thing to have to admit, and you're not supposed to think that way as a woman, but everyone promises it's different when you have your own. It wasn't for me, though.

You know the best part of being a mom is getting that love. Honestly, you know, my son's love... a child's love is so pure, it just makes you feel so good no matter what.

If you have a smothering parent, the effect it can apparently have on a child is to give them, in equal doses, a sense of too much self-esteem, because they are mummy's little princess or prince, and low self-esteem. It affects future relationships.

My father always has been attractive because of his energy, warmth, charm, and talent for finding some connection with people from all cultures and walks of life. He rarely observed social formalities and niceties - something he has passed on to his boys.