Baz Lurhmann

Every day, people serve their neighbors and our nation in many different ways, from helping a child learn and easing the loneliness of those without a family to defending our freedom overseas. It is in this spirit of dedication to others and to our country that I believe service should be broadly and deeply encouraged.

I was probably 10 or 11 when I saw that, and sort of started thinking, ‘You know what? Marriage is an option. Having a family is an option. And going to school and getting your education and building your career is another really viable option that can lead to happiness and fulfillment.

I had grown up without a father and that is why it was so important to me that my children would never be in need of anything.

My siblings are my best friends.

The quality of a father can be seen in the goals, dreams and aspirations he sets not only for himself, but for his family.

I’ve always wanted to be a mom at 23, 24ish, ever since I was a little girl. I’m right on schedule.

Family not only need to consist of merely those whom we share blood, but also for those whom we’d give blood.

Your children can be around you all day, but if you don’t spend quality time with them and you don’t pay attention to them and talk to them and listen to them, it doesn’t matter that they’re just around you.

The joy is still there when I see Sean. 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 his things. But he is my biggest pride.

Now that the baby is coming, I will do a lot more balancing. I’m going to be a real mommy.

A sibling represents a person’s past, present, and future.

She does have a very nice figure… If [Ivanka] weren’t my daughter, perhaps I’d be dating her.

What will your children be teaching your grandchildren?

My #1 priority is being a mother as well and I can work too, so can you!

People say: “Oh yeah, jobs for the boys”. I wish. You’ve got to fight even harder with a family like mine.