Dad sometimes patted me on the knee and called me his Little Schmuck.

I had never said, 'dad, I love you'.

I didn't spend much time with my parents when I was growing up.

I constantly looked for motherly protection.

I think he would have been proud and smiling... when we laid him to rest because his family was together. I think that was a great gift to be able to give Dad at the end.

If you believe, so will they.

People think I should be a success, but I'm afraid of it.