Frank Pittman Quotes

What I love most about fatherhood is the opportunity to be a part of the development process of a new life.

My mom and dad gave their kids the greatest gift of all - the gift of unconditional love. They cared deeply about who we would be, and much less about what we would do.

Being a dad is the best role I've ever played, with all due respect to Steve Sanders. It really is the best thing ever.

Since I've had a son, I want to be around to see him grow up.

I was surprised by how much I like being a father; surprised at what a decent father I am, because I was afraid I wouldn't be able to dump my selfishness.

I started off as many fathers do. I enjoyed the good bits, but I was wary of the responsibility. But now I love being a dad.

Thirteen, 13 children, and I love - I love them all. And I think I've been a good father to all of them.

The surprising thing about fatherhood was finding my inner mush. Now I want to share it with the world.

There was nothing more important I could do than be supportive as a dad.

I love my boys. I love watching them growing up. I love seeing them develop, and I'm always looking forward to seeing what they're going to become and what they're going to be interested in later in life.

I get to see my baby's development. I get to change diapers, I get to be a real father, something that I didn't have growing up.

I used to say, 'Man, I think I'd be a really good dad. I'll be a great provider. I'm funny; I'll go on trips with them - I'll do all sorts of stuff.' But the momming? I'm not made for that. I have a really good mom; I know what she put into it.

I feel good about who I am.

I am a good mother and I feel proud about it.

He didn't come out of my belly, but my God, I've made his bones, because I've attended to every meal, and how he sleeps, and the fact that he swims like a fish because I took him to the ocean. I'm so proud of all those things. But he is my biggest pride.

My parents said to us, practically on a daily basis, that we were as good as anyone else on this earth, and that we would simply have to work harder in order to show that.

A dog is the greatest gift a parent can give a child. OK, a good education, then a dog.

I was raised by a mother who told me I was great every day of my life.

I am a good and interested mother - which has surprised me.

I have learned that I have to slow down and appreciate that my daughter still needs me, still wants me to help her negotiate everything in her life.

Fatherhood is everything I wanted it to be and more. It's an unbelievable experience.

Rejection is a big part of show business. It can be tough on anyone who doesn't have fairly good self-esteem. Especially kids, as they try to discover who they are.

I'm starting my own family, and there is no other feeling like it.

Rather than giving people an inflated view of themselves, we need to give them concrete reasons to feel good about themselves.

It's good to like yourself, and that only comes from hard work, from doing. But vanity is dangerous; it can trip you badly.