Dad needs to show an incredible amount of respect and humor and friendship toward his mate so the kids understand their parents are sexy, they're fun, they do things together, they're best friends. Kids learn by example. If I respect Mom, they're going to respect Mom.
“But to me the actual sound of the words is all important; I feel always that the words complete the music and must never be swallowed up in it.”
“If you think your teacher is tough, wait until you get a boss. He doesn't have tenure.”