"Through humor, you can soften some of the worst blows that life delivers. And once you find laughter, no matter how painful your situation might be, you can survive it."

"A new father quickly learns that his child invariably comes to the bathroom at precisely the times when he's in there, as if he needed company. The only way for this father to be certain of bathroom privacy is to shave at the gas station."

"Parents are not interested in justice, they're interested in peace and quiet."

"Family is conflict and it's something that we all relate to."

"My father taught me that the only way you can make good at anything is to practice, and then practice some more."

"In my particular instance, I came from a family that didn't have anything. Everything I earned in life I made. Myself. With songs that I wrote."

"All my band members were old enough to be my dad. It was like this family vibe."

"I sometimes wonder if the tragedies my family has suffered are a kind of karmic price for all the fame and fortune the Bee Gees have had."