Kiki Dee Quotes

My mum is, like, my biggest fan, and she's the one who will basically do all the publicity for me back home... She'll constantly be talking to me saying, 'Dan, what's going on? We've heard this. Tell us about it! Dad wants to know!' And so I'll give them as much information as I can, and Mom and Dad are both my biggest fans.

When I sold my first business, I wanted to do something nice for my dad. I wanted to give my parents a bunch of money, but they wouldn't take anything from me. They were so happy for me; they felt they didn't need money.

It's always been a dream of mine to get somewhere and to have my mom and dad with me up there.

My mum's amazing - every time I achieve something in my career, she buys me a diamond earring.

I am so proud of my family, and I am happy to give them all the limelight they want because heaven knows I got more than I need.

I am proud of my kids and happy to brag about their achievements. Their success has been an immense source of happiness for me.

As soon as I score, my mother texts me, so when I go in the dressing room, her text is there waiting for me to read!

It would be really cool to have my dad here to witness this, to see his grandchildren, to see this woman that I chose to share my life with, to just come walk on set and be like, 'Ah, this is how you make TV shows and movies.'

I've definitely done something that's made my mum and dad forever proud.

Somewhere in my wildest childhood I must have done something right. Being able to make a boyhood dream come true is one thing, but to have a kid come along and thrill his dad like Brett Hull has thrilled me over his career is too much for one guy to handle.

I find that it's the simple things that remind you of family around the holidays.

I owe my life to my father. I remember that my first Christmas present was a ball. In the district where we lived, there weren't many kids who had one.

The key is that your children are aware that you love them a lot, and that you are there when they really, really need you. If a kid was ill, I would simply leave a meeting and go home.

I just want to thank everyone who made this day necessary.

You know what has made me the happiest I've ever been? Seeing my son and daughter graduate from college. More than wanting them to be educated, I wanted them to be nice people. To see that they have become both is just a wonderful thing.

I'm very proud of what my parents achieved and what they stood for. They didn't have much, but in many ways they were richer than most.

I always joke that my kids' favorite holiday is Father's Day. They love the way I celebrate the occasion by writing each of them a thank-you letter and a generous check. It's my way of letting them know how much I appreciate the great pleasure and privilege of being their dad.

I love all my fam. I have quite possibly the best dad, mom, and sister in the world.

People in the U.S. didn't know what taekwondo was. But they saw what the Lopezes were able to do with all the love and support and hard work we put in, and what we accomplished. It makes me feel real lucky to be in a position like that.

But I also like to shower my parents with presents. I bought them a beautiful car and a house.

It has been a wonderful five years. I'm excited about the many projects we're working on as we move into year six, and I want to thank everyone for tuning in. We couldn't do it without you!

Like many other Laureates, I have benefit immeasurably from the love and support of my wife and children.

My family means everything to me and the birth of our daughter has enabled me to have more focus on my career and every time I compete, I dedicate my success to them.

When I first found out that I was an Idol finalist, I cried tears of happiness. I was just so happy, and my family was there and the fact that got to see that moment and share that moment with me was just everything to me.

I am blessed to have Mom and Dad.