Family Experience Quotes

I grew up with a special-needs brother, and the separation from other kids is so extreme. We've got to break down those barriers.

I love watching my brothers raise their kids and not have to do it for myself and have the responsibility.

I don't want to be mushy about it, but having four kids is definitely the best thing that has ever happened to me, and each kid is, to me, more fascinating than any five movies.

When I won in 2003, never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I would win Wimbledon and have my kids seeing me lift the trophy, so this is pretty surreal. And yeah, I was almost shocked in the moment that it all came together so nicely.

Growing up, I did not have many friends with parents who were together.

You know, my daughters have been through their entire lives and knowing about my case.

I would love to have kids one day. In fact, I'm pretty good with them. I grew up with five half-siblings, the youngest of whom is 11 years younger than me, so I think I learned some pretty cool parenting skills quite early on in life.

Our kids grew up here [in the White House]. Some of our best friends have been made here in this place. There have been moments that were highlights for us - that - you know, are going to be hard to duplicate.

My kids and wife love Chicago, especially the kids.

Both my parents had never been to New York, so when they got to go out with me for 'Good Morning America,' they were so happy.

In Bronxville, New York, we went to public school there, before London. Mother had a great belief in public school. She said it was very good for us to meet all the neighborhood kids.

The only bus tours to political events I ever went on with my father were when he was running for president. Why else would you be touring the nation in a bus?

I can single handedly dispel any ideas that sexuality is acquired. Trust me, you're born with it. My brother is gay, and we knew when he was two.

My family was in Singapore when the Japanese War started. We were in Singapore at the time of Pearl Harbor, and by the beginning of 1942, the Japanese invasion of Burma and Singapore had started.

When I go to my live shows it's often a multigenerational audience, a family bonding experience.

Unlike people of my generation, my children and my grandchildren have grown up living with, knowing, people who were outwardly gay and lesbian. And they have learned that they're just like us... And when you see that they're just like us, the rationale for discrimination melts away.

Here's my story: My mother and I were at Cirque du Soleil, looking down on Shiner doing his act. She was always tolerant of my being a clown, but I don't remember her rolling with laughter. But with Shiner, she could not sit up straight!

My father was in law enforcement growing up. He was a probation officer. And I've always understood the point of view of the peace officer, you know, because of my dad.

It seems you can ask any friend, any relative, and they'll be able to tell you about someone they know with autism.

What's nice about having kids close to the age they're playing is that you can actually capture awkwardness.

I've only recently realized that I have a radically different relationship with my parents than a lot of people.

As anyone who is a father or mother out there can tell you, it's pretty amazing.

One thing that has helped me to become patient and cool is that I grew up with sisters.

I'm sure there were plenty of loving, attentive mothers in the 'me generation,' but none of them lived at my house.

There is more excitement, more amazement when a first is born. No subsequent babies can have that impact.