"I wanted to take up music, so my father bought me a blunt instrument. He told me to knock myself out." ― Jay London Topic(s): Dad More From Jay London "My father would take me to the playground, and put me on mood swings." "I recorded my hair this morning, tonight I’m watching the highlights." "It all started when my dog began getting free roll over minutes." More In Dad "My dad was my Little League coach and my Cub Master."― Billy Baldwin "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."― Elizabeth Gilbert "If you had told me at 45 years old that I would have to go on tour to get rest, I would’ve said, ‘That’s not how it works.’ But nothing can be more gratifying. I’m a very hands-on dad."― Chris Robinson