My parents had an arranged marriage, as did so many other people when I was growing up. My father came and had a life in the United States one way... →
Jhumpa Lahiri
I picked up the guitar at 12 yrs old - basically, my mother and father bought it for me for Christmas. I played one at my friend's house; when I... →
Greg Lake
'Lucky Man' I wrote when I was twelve years old. I wrote it when I first was given a guitar by my mother. I only knew four chords, but I used... →
My mother always called me an ugly weed, so I never was aware of anything until I was older. Plain girls should have someone telling them they are... →
Hedy Lamarr
I remember all too well the premiere of Ecstasy when I watched my bare bottom bounce across the screen and my mother and father sat there in shock.
My mother was always supportive.
Adam Lambert
My mother, whose family was heavily rabbinic, said she wanted me to continue the family tradition in the rabbinate. My father said he wanted me to be... →
Norman Lamm
I got a very strong sense from my mother, in particular, that we are all equal in the sight of God.
Johann Lamont
Bananas are great, as I believe them to be the only known cure for existential dread. Also, Mother Teresa said that in India, a woman dying in the... →
Anne Lamott
I did not raise my son, Sam, to celebrate Mother's Day. I didn't want him to feel some obligation to buy me pricey lunches or flowers, some... →