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What is the most rewarding part of being a parent?

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Vogue asked close variants of Jennifer Lopez, Alicia Keys, and Nicki Minaj between 2020 and 2023; the same prompt recurs independently in parenting interviews.

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Barbara Taylor Bradford British novelist
The death of my beloved husband Bob [Bradford, an American movie producer] in 2019 was devastating because he hadn’t been ill. We were married for nearly 56 years and together for 58. He had a stroke in the night. His last words were, “I love you.” I’m so glad I told him, “I love you too, darling.” A week later he was gone.
Recorded The Guardian, The Guardian, 13 November 2021 source ↗
Scott Simon Host of NPR’s Weekend Edition Saturday
My greatest joy as a father is to see our children growing up and growing independent, and becoming brilliant ... But also every now and then needing me for something and remembering where I can fit into the world. And one of the great joys you realize is that you need them ... You work for their smile. You work for their joy.
Recorded Geoff Bennett, PBS NewsHour, Father’s Day interview, 19 June 2022 source ↗
Mark Cuban Entrepreneur and investor; owner of the Dallas Mavericks
I try to find leverage points. Sure, I give to charities and those in need. But for me, I try to help people create and grow their companies, and build a future for people. The hope is that they can become self-sustaining and grow to be a pillar of their community. That’s what I love to do and think has the most impact.
Recorded Kiplinger, Kiplinger Q&A, 1 November 2013 source ↗
Bill Nye Science communicator and television presenter
I just encourage everybody who is going to vote to take the climate or the environment into account when they vote.
Recorded GQ, GQ, 21 June 2016 source ↗

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