My dad didn’t graduate from high school, ended up being a printing salesman, probably never made more than $8,000 a year.
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Al FrankenAl Franken He didn’t have a career as such; he was a printing salesman essentially for most of his working life.
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My dad loved comedians, especially George Jessel, and he loved Henny Youngman and Buddy Hackett.
Al FrankenAl Franken I grew up on the back of a motorcycle – my dad didn’t have a car until I was a teenager. And then my closest friend from grade school was a guy.
Aisha TylerAisha Tyler I started out being a stand up and writing my own material. That took me to Talk Soup, where I was writing and performing for TV.
Aisha TylerAisha Tyler I was raised by a single dad, so I’ve always just kind of liked “guys” stuff. I think my dad just took me to the things he was interested in.
Aisha TylerAisha Tyler I miss my Dad. My Dad loved cheesy monster movies, so we’d have Godzilla movie marathons. Those are some of my favorite memories, laughing at how the monster outfits were so bad, like black garbage bags for heads.
Ahmet ZappaAhmet Zappa Ay Dad, brush my hair one time. Hey pops! Come brush my hair.
Adrien BronerAdrien Broner My dad told me, ‘It takes fifteen years to be an overnight success’, and it took me seventeen and a half years.
Adrien BrodyAdrien Brody I ran away from home because my Dad brought me an Xbox.
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