My mom used to say that I became a fighter and a scrapper and a tough guy to protect who I am at my core.

Mom spent the time that she was supposed to be a kid actully raising children her younger brother and younger sister. She was tough as nails and did not suffer fools at all. And the truth was she could not afford to. She spoke the truth bluntly directly and without much varnish. I am her son.

My mom and I have always been there for each other. We had some tough times but she was always there for me.

My mom was tough.

My mom was such a strong character. I don't want to say she was like a man but she was tough.

That strong mother doesn't tell her cub Son stay weak so the wolves can get you. She says Toughen up this is reality we are living in.

Brave men are all vertebrates they have their softness on the surface and their toughness in the middle.

That's why I wanted to be part of this AIDS Project Los Angeles party. We help raise funds for those who are having a tough time with some very basic necessities like shelter food and medical care.

Marriage even the best marriages are tough.

My parents' long and happy marriage was a great ideal to live up to but a tough one.