Betty Ford on grandpa
Betty Ford24 quotes“Holding these babies in my arms makes me realize the miracle my husband and I began.”
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Whoa!!! I heard I offended one of my all time favorite artists Ray Price by my statement “Nobody wants to listen to their grandpas music.
Blake SheltonBlake Shelton I go to my grandchildren. They keep their grandpa informed on what’s going on.
Ben VereenBen Vereen It’s a different story because guess what, the kid is only 28 years old, 28. He’s not his dad, not his grandpa. He’s 28 years old.
Dennis RodmanDennis Rodman I didn’t realize until I was older what a huge music fan my daddy really was, and actually that my grandma played banjo at one time, and I didn’t even know that until a year or two ago.
Alan JacksonAlan Jackson Especially last year in Ottawa, I had a whole section my grandpa got for all my family, and the skating club (supported me).
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