John Gourley Quotes

Be a father first. Don't put a priority of being a friend with your wife first, or a friend with your kids first.

I feel very warm towards Mum and Dad for giving us the independence they did. My childhood, and the fact we didn't have a TV, gave me a boundless imagination.

I have three children, each of whom is having an idyllic childhood, probably because I have been at the office the entire time.

Growing up, my father was a financial analyst for an oil company. He was just a regular dad. And when I would say, 'Hey, come see my play,' he'd say, 'Sure.' He'd see one, 'Oh, good play' - you know, very typical dad reaction.

My mom and dad just loved the fact that I fooled around. They just embraced it. They'd always kind of enjoy it, and they liked it when I made them laugh.

People in New Zealand go out of their way to not be impressed by things.

My father wasn't really involved and my mom is the light in my life.

My father and mother treated us children as intellectual equals, thus greatly bolstering our self-confidence and our interest in ideas of all kinds.

My parents and my family really tried to maintain as much of a normal environment as possible. When I went home, it wasn't Keshia Knight Pulliam the actress, the glitz, the glamour. It was Keshia the daughter. Oldest of four children, who washed the dishes and did everything she was supposed to do.

When it comes to Father's Day, I will remember my dad for both being there to nurture me and also for the times he gave me on my own to cultivate my own interests and to nurture my own spirit.

My dad was good with actions.

I am like a friend to my kids. My wife, Sangeeta, handles their studies, etc.

My dad does watch my work now. My parents watch everything I'm on. I think the first time they saw something was 'Captain America,' and he called me, and he was so elated.

My mom was really cool.

I was absolutely bathed in love. I was so young, starting at age 3, that working seemed very normal. I thought everybody went to work.

My father is an amazing person. While he was a huge star, he never carried his stardom home and always remained simple and just our father at home. I have four siblings, and we were all very grounded. We lived a very simple life: would go in an auto rickshaw to school, played with normal boys.

I am proud of my kids and happy to brag about their achievements. Their success has been an immense source of happiness for me.

You take responsibility for your children but you're not always the taxi driver and that doesn't make you a bad parent.

I relate to 'Dangal' because of the way it presents the state's culture and how Haryanvi parents are. They might act strict, but will always motivate their children to do their best and will stand by them, always being emotionally connected to them.

Mum and Dad have both got very well-tuned senses of humour.

If my children want to pursue their dreams, I will always support them.

My father is very supportive of anything that his kids want to do.

When I was little, I would open up lawnmowers and try to make them go faster. I wasn't strong enough to do some things, so I'd wait for my dad to get home from work to help me. He was great, but he never really encouraged me, and I'll be the same if I have kids: I'll leave them to do their own thing.

When I came out of school, my mum was one of the youngest mums waiting at the gate. She was the cool mum on the block.

I enjoyed a close relationship with my mother, who set a wonderful example. As such, I have always tried to be as open and honest as possible with the girls growing up. I let them know they could always come to me with anything - and I would be there to support them.