Necessity may be the mother of invention, but play is certainly the father.
Roger von Oech
I believe my father has and always will be the strongest influence in my life, as he has guided me on many paths.
Apolo Ohno
My father is 100% Japanese and came to the United States when he was only 18 years old. My grandmother still resides in Japan, which has allowed me... →
We actually have a small family. It's just my father and I and my grandmother, who lives in Tokyo. I cherish my friendships.
I'm told I'm like my father, and he was the most wonderful man. But I think he was gentler than me.
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
One of the greatest gifts my father gave me - unintentionally - was witnessing the courage with which he bore adversity.
Ben Okri
I think I'm a good father, but that's taken a lifetime of experience.
Mike Oldfield
I never told my father I loved him before he died, and I have a lot of issues about that. They're all swimming around in my head, in my heart... →
Gary Oldman
The decision for me was whether to have 'The Father' be a book that told a story - from the point of view of this speaker, the daughter -... →
Sharon Olds
My father was a banker, but he was an independent spirit. He was a very good pianist and very much into music.
Yoko Ono