Christie Hefner Quotes

I think I'm a much better father as an older man than I was with my first kids. Occasionally, I have to yell at the little guys, but they don't take me seriously. 'Listen to the old guy,' they say. 'Isn't he great? He's mad.'

It's interesting, I had absolutely no maternal instinct. I'm much more interested in young people now.

Fatherhood has changed me, I've become more patient.

I'm not a mom, but I think the word 'mother' is about wisdom.

I think I'm a good father, but that's taken a lifetime of experience.

The fact my relationship with my son is so good makes me forgiving of my father and also appreciative.

Having family responsibilities and concerns just has to make you a more understanding person.

I want to congratulate all the men out there who are working diligently to be good fathers whether they are stepfathers, or biological fathers or just spiritual fathers.

Thank God my parents had an abundance of patience.

Love and honesty are the things that make a good wife and mother.

I've been the type of father who tries desperately to be perfect but doesn't succeed all the time.

I want to be a mom who listens.

I'd be a bad father. I'm too self-involved.

I think having a child makes you calm down. You sit still.

I am very strongly paternal. My paternal instincts need to be acted upon. My love needs a release. I love everyone. I don't express my love enough, but the love within me needs a platform as a parent.

Parenting makes us better in so many regards.

It's amazing how being a dad changes your outlook on life.

I love kids, and I get along great with kids.

One of the biggest lessons I've learnt is patience. It's critical when raising a child.

I feel like I'm going to be like the ghetto 'Gilmore Girls' because I feel like this child is going to be more mature than I am because just look at me!

One thing I learned about Jean-Marc is that he's very good with kids. He's very nice to the kids, especially.

I have a lot of empathy, and I think that's where mothering starts. You are there to empathise and facilitate.

I don't think there's any doubt, I love my kids. But I'm certainly not perfect, not even close. But I try to be a good dad.

Becoming a father allowed me to become a much better composer, because it allowed me to have tremendous patience. I have much more tolerance for opposing opinions, short attention spans, changes of heart. And faith in the future.

I think I would make a good father. I'd be a disciplinarian.