My dad always said he based his single father parenting on Harry Dean Stanton in this. Which is funny because its both so accurate (my dad also never remembers what food I hate but is good at picking out clothes I like) and so inaccurate (my dad is dependable and financially responsible). Ive always thought it shows how even though he might not always be the best dad at remembering stuff and being exactly what I want him to be, he always loves me and is there when I need him. Plus a (perhaps over) reliance and trust in my independence and creativity.
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a good amount of my day to day lexicon is just me quoting my dad. every time someone says they love me? "what's not to love." instead of saying something is good, you just say "strong." i even refer to myself in the third person the way he does when asking for things, such as saying "big glass of water for belly?" (his nickname for me), even when i am just getting my own water. i did also inherit his poor communication skills and lack of vulnerability, but sometimes i feel like thats okay since i love him so much despite these things
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Named after my grandfather who was actually my father’s stepdad. He stepped in and was a great dad to him and my aunt. Also a stylish dresser and always had jokes.

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