I will always remember his words of wisdom:

He was adamant that I walk home from school. (even though I wanted to look pretty dressed in high heels)  “When I was your your age I had to walk…”

“If your friends take a long walk off a short pier, would you?”

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“You have a roof over your head and food on the table!”

“Get a job!”

Whenever I feel sorry for myself,  I reflect on his words of wisdom to pull me out of my selfish pity.