Props to the Pops

Great wisdom from (or about) incredible Fathers…

The measure of a man is how he takes care of his children. [Sydney Potielle]

The most significant value I learned from my father is that if you give a child unconditional love, it’ll inspire the child to live life to the fullest. [George W. Bush]

Food is essential to life; therefore, make it good. [S. Truett Cathy]

Muddy water is best cleared by leaving it alone. [Alan Watts]

You are defined by your sense of honor and redeemed by your loyalty. Bravery lives in every heart and is expected to be summoned. Failure at some point in your life is inevitable, but giving up in unforgivable. [Vice President John Biden]

My dad would say, “Honey, I love you too much to deny you the privilege of making mistakes.” Although as a parent your whole being wants to protect [your kids] from harm, they grow up the most when you let them learn from their mistakes. – Kathy Lee Gifford

What is the greatest accomplishment in my life? That my children still come home to see me. [George H. W. Bush]

Only a life lived for others is worth living. [Albert Einstein]

Our children are not our property. They are little people without a lot experience, but they still deserve our respect. [Will Smith]

My kids get mad at me for telling everyone about their accomplishments or for finding cute girls for my sons. But even though they love to hate me for it or cruelly imitate me, I can’t stop bragging. They are my true credits. [Dustin Hoffman]

Having a father who adores you the way that my husband adores our daughter is very good for your body image. The more we can love her and let her be who she is, the more confident she'll feel. - Gwyneth Paltrow

Happy Father’s Day!

Songs of the 2000's

Sexyback by Justin Timberlake:

Justin brought sexy back, front, side, and all the way around.
- Ashley Roberts (Pussycat Dolls)

Since You’ve Been Gone by Kelly Clarkson:

This song was the break-up anthem of the decade. This is the song you are singing in the shower, in the car, by yourself… and all you want to do is put your hand up and cry and sing and get your period. - Michelle Buteau (Comedian)

Crazy in Love by Beyonce and Jay-Z:
It really does infect you with a musical disease, and the only cure is shaking it.
- Baron Vaughn (Comedian)

ConGRADulations

For the Class of 2013 graduating from schools everywhere,
here are some unique words of wisdom from celebrity Commencement speeches... 

In my first few months at CBS, TV critics said I lacked 'gravitas' which I've since decided is Latin for 'testicles.' (Katie Couric at University of Virginia)

It is the fool who puts all his eggs in one basket. Spread your eggs. Don't like eggs? Too bad. That's the analogy Seth Rogen wrote for me. (James Franco at UT Arlington)

If life gives you lemons, grab it by the horns and drive. And, yes, I just mixed three metaphors. Remember, I was a C student! (Jane Lynch at Smith College)

The following majors are useless after tomorrow: Folklore and Mythology. Come on, guys. Play World of Warcraft in your free time. (Andy Samberg at Harvard University)

If you live your life only following the path you think is approved or acceptable, or the one you think is expected of you, you'll be making a huge mistake. Not a single successful person... has ever done great things because they played it safe. You've got to be true to yourself. (Carson Kressley at Philadephia University)

Find something that makes you want to five 'til it hurts.
(Darius Rucker at University of South Carolina)

Remember that while there will be plenty of signposts along your path directing you to make money and climb up the ladder, there will be almost no signposts reminding you to stay connected to the essence of who you are, to take care of yourself along the way, to reach out to others, to pause to wonder, and to connect to that place from which everything is possible. (Arianna Huffington at Smith College)

Be curious. Be open. Be flexible. Let your life unfold as a series of chapters. Don't be so fixated on a specific ending that you neglect to open the door when opportunity knocks. (Steve Case at University of North Carolina)