Harriet Jacobs Quotes

I don't want to be remembered as 'the son of Bruce Lee'.

I'm thinking, 'Man, there's this whole other group of people that are attached to me because of my last name and my family's roots.' That's pretty cool. That's special, that's a lot of power and it's important.

Apart from life, a strong constitution, and an abiding connection to the Thembu royal house, the only thing my father bestowed upon me at birth was a name, Rolihlahla.

I'm actually named Matthew William Kearney: my middle name is named after my grandfather.

I just don't think the title 'MJ's daughter' fits me.

It is awesome to feel you are carrying on the family name.

She is descended from a long line that her mother listened to.

As I don't know what life would be like without my Chaplin connections, I work with them. I'm just really happy it's a family I can be proud of; it's not as if I'm related to some Z-list celebrity.

A woman always has her man, but the man unconsciously leans on his roots, his heritage. He feels like an orphan without his parents.

I took the 'Lee' from my grandparents, who took care of me during the day while my mom was away working.

I'm proud to be Martha Stewart's daughter.

The patriot blood of my father was warm in my veins.

As awkward as it sounds. I'm not Shane Larkin, Barry Larkin's son, anymore. It's Barry Larkin, the father of Shane Larkin.

I am fighting royalty. I have gypsy kings on both sides of the family.

For any pregnancy that happens out of marriage, the baby will be attributed to his mother and be considered as fatherless. He will carry his mother's family name. His only legitimate relatives will be those from his mother's side…. There is no relationship between the biological father and his illegitimate children. If he has other children, they will not be considered the brothers and sisters of his illegitimate child. …. In other legal matters, such as custody, inheritance and financial liability, the biological father and his family are total strangers to the child.

You can properly call him a son of anything you please.

The Pedigree was something that I feel very fortunate to have it as a finisher.

And I'm so grateful to have that family name and continue my family's legacy, but I'm also very excited to create my own.

If my name were Pasolini or Rossi, my life would be easier. But I never thought of changing it. That would mean that I am ashamed to be Alessandra Mussolini, which is stupid because Alessandra Mussolini never did anything to be ashamed of.

I love the whole idea of family and what gets left behind when you are gone. I'm very proud of my children; I was one of seven.

The last thing I wanted in life was to be measured by what I had inherited, as opposed to what I had done.

People throw legacy and dynasty around a bit too much.

I like to call myself as son of famous father and father of famous son.

I never dropped my surname.

If I changed my name, everyone would have just known that I changed my name. If I had been anonymous, it would have felt pretentious. It would seem like I'm trying to dodge something. I love my family and have such respect for their work, for their career and talents, and I'm very proud to be connected with them.