Jo Koy Quotes

My children were the center of my life.

I think that when you have kids, it's all about them.

'After 17' is a song I wrote when my first daughter went to college, so that's kind of where I'm at in that part of my life. If you listen to that song and knew anything about me, you'd say, 'Oh yeah, he wrote that about his daughter,' but I try not to write them that they are so specific that they wouldn't apply to anybody that has a child.

Children...they string our joys, like jewels bright, upon the thread of years.

My life has had meaning, with the friendships full and valuable and essential to me. My children, Steve, Leslie, and Sam, are all different-all first-rate human beings with high standards-whom I completely and unequivocally adore-don't always agree with-but always admire and respect. They all have wit and a sense of humor and, thank God, I have hung on to mine.

To bring a healthy child into this world, raise them right and watch them grow is the biggest miracle there is.

I have three sons, and I think we're both fierce protectors of our children.

There are so many ebbs and flows in life, but when you're raising small children, your family means everything.

Growing up with my family gave me some of my best memories. I'd like to have a family of my own - slip away for a bit and do nothing but spend those early years with my children.

As a father of five, I sometimes feel I've spent a lifetime watching Disney musicals.

Father of four. I like the sound of that.

Parents are often so busy with the physical rearing of children that they miss the glory of parenthood, just as the grandeur of the trees is lost when raking leaves.

Life Among the Savages is a disrespectful memoir of my children.

You always hear people say that having kids changes everything, but you can't fully realize it until you have children yourself.

I understand now that God trusts me enough to give me three kids - Marvin Jr., Mikaila and Madisson - who totally depend on me. They know I'm going to be there for them no matter what.

My children are my whole life.

Children make your life important.

I think some parents think, 'Oh, having kids is so beautiful; I want others to feel the joy I do.'

We have four beautiful children and some wonderful memories.

I would love to have more kids. Kids are the best part of my day. I don't wake up to make movies. I wake up to hang out with my family.

All our children are grown up and have their own lives.

What I learned from my kids is that the greatest joy in life is not from material trappings, power, or visibility. The greatest joy comes from your kids. Nothing is even close to my kids in terms of bringing me joy.

I feel blessed: having a family is something that I've always wanted. Having a second child is the realization of a dream come true.

I have three kids, so children's literature is a big part of my life.

My kids are the light of my life.