Alan Thicke Quotes

A collection of quotes by Alan Thicke.

Alan Thicke (1947-2016) was a Canadian actor, songwriter, and television host, best known for his role as Dr. Jason Seaver on the hit sitcom "Growing Pains." He was born on March 1, 1947, in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada. Thicke began his career in the entertainment industry as a songwriter, co-writing the theme songs for popular TV shows like "Diff'rent Strokes" and "The Facts of Life."

In the 1980s, Thicke achieved widespread fame for his role as the wise and understanding father on "Growing Pains," which aired from 1985 to 1992. He became a beloved figure in households across America, known for his quick wit and warm demeanor. Thicke's performance on the show earned him a nomination for a Golden Globe Award in 1988.

Beyond acting, Thicke was also a talented musician, hosting his own talk show called "Thicke of the Night" from 1983 to 1984. He composed and performed numerous television theme songs and recorded several albums throughout his career.

Tragically, Alan Thicke passed away on December 13, 2016, at the age of 69 due to a ruptured aorta while playing hockey with his youngest son. His sudden death shocked and saddened fans worldwide, leaving a void in the entertainment industry. Thicke will always be remembered for his contributions to television and music, as well as his endearing portrayal of a beloved TV father.

I'm a big proponent of having a mental health component go a

I'm a big proponent of having a mental health component go along with whatever the physical realities are.

And introduce an element of cynicism and darkness into it an

And introduce an element of cynicism and darkness into it and just realize that we're all vulnerable. We are humans. There is a finite end to this life and we're all going to face it and a little silliness can help.

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My priority is to turn people - especially kids - on to spor

My priority is to turn people - especially kids - on to sports and being active so they don't even have to think about it being good for their health. If people participate for the fun of it, and believe me - it is fun, then fitness programs will be much more successful.

If one tends to be a humorous person and you have a sense of

If one tends to be a humorous person and you have a sense of humor the rest of your life then you can certainly lighten the load, I think, by bringing that to your trials and tribulations. It's easy to have a sense of humor when everything is going well.

There are psychological repercussions to illness and we need

There are psychological repercussions to illness and we need a little more help to get through the effects not only on the afflicted but on the family. And I think there's even a place for humor in that.

As a father, my first priority is to help my sons set and at

As a father, my first priority is to help my sons set and attain personal goals so they will develop self-confidence and individual strength. Engaging in regular fitness activities with my children helps me fulfill those responsibilities.

Family involvement is a valuable thing and playing together

Family involvement is a valuable thing and playing together actively can be the '90s version of it. Instead of just watching, you can do it together... something we don't spend enough time on. We can motivate and excite each other about fitness.

Fitness needs to be perceived as fun and games or we subcons

Fitness needs to be perceived as fun and games or we subconsciously avoid it.

On a selfish basis, I really enjoy sports and activity.

On a selfish basis, I really enjoy sports and activity.