My stepfather stepped in where no man would’ve stepped in – six kids, five of them boys – and that’s heroic.
TIM ALLENBefore Kady was born, I didn’t think having a kid would be such a big deal. My attitude was simple: Babies are nice, play with them, put them in the closet until the next time.
More Tim Allen Quotes
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In my experience, it’s all wonderful with girls until about 16. Around that time, boys kind of calm down and start focusing their testosterone. Girls get a little challenging, especially for fathers.
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Women are brilliant. Every woman knows how to do the weirdest thing right out of the bucket. Every woman knows how to do that Hindu head wrap with the towel out of the shower. Ever try to do that? You look like a drunk Iraqi soldier.
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Jill, we became parents so we could tell our kids what to do. Otherwise we’re just the tallest people living here.
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I have to get a licence to drive a motorcycle to protect myself and the people around me. I am adamant there should be some sort of licensing required to have children.
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Kids learn by example. If I respect Mom, they’re going to respect Mom.
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I’m sad for adults who want to be children. And children who want to be adults.
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I’m a very bad student, but a great learner.
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Being wealthy when no one else is, is like being the only one at the party with a drink.
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Real men don’t use instructions, son. Besides, this is just the manufacturer’s opinion on how to put this together.
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The world’s a mean place. It’s unfair, then it’s fair. It’s hateful, then it’s loving. It’s a very peculiar place on philosophical and metaphysical and religious levels.
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I have an only child. She’s so independent and good with adults.
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I know it sounds odd, but I want to make a Rolex-quality screwdriver.
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Dogs will eat till they die. Cats will leave food in the dish, incomprehensible to a dog.
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I was gone so much in my first marriage. I love the moments when I engage with my youngest daughter now. It’s not my thing to sit on the ground and play tea party, but I’ll do it because it’s a moment that will stick with me forever.
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The big advantage to playing the Venetian in Las Vegas – where it’s a beautiful theater – is that unlike other places, even many other nice venues, I can do a set and lighting cues, I can put on a real show. I can dress up, wear a tux.
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