My parents were very supportive of me and my artistic endeavours. My father and mother came to every school play I ever did.

My mother was very strong on me to go to college. No one had ever been to college, including my parents.

My parents were very supportive and always encouraged us. My father was a gentle, nice man. My mother was quite a colorful character and a keen reader who encouraged me to write.

I was playing sports all the time, and my parents, Anne and John, encouraged me to play in grade school and high school.

You wouldn't think it would but my parents were really balanced about that. When it came time for me to be out of the house and out on my own they were very supportive.

I've been very supportive of the Islanders. I'm at every home opener.