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As a kid, I can't say that I had any one male role model. Rather there were a number of men that came in an out of my life. In most cases, they were cautionary tales (i.e. what not to do). These were everything from Scout leaders and teachers to my Mom's boyfriends and Uncles. I took what worked for me from each and tempered it with a healthy dose of my Mom (who raised me by herself).
When I was 25 and my wife was about to give birth to our son, I was worried about being a father. I didn't grow up with one and didn't really have anyone to emulate. It bothered me. In the end, I need not have worried. They key, it turns out, is to just be yourself and do the right thing.
In the end, I hope I am good role model for my own son (and daughter).
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"My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars."
- Old Man Luedecke
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