Quote by John Lithgow

I'm a fun father, but not a good father. The hard decisions always went to my wife.

I'm a fun father, but not a good father. The hard decisions

Summary

This quote suggests that the person sees themselves as being enjoyable and entertaining, but not necessarily playing a significant role in making serious decisions in their family. They feel that their spouse takes on the responsibility of making tough choices, implying their own lack of involvement in important matters concerning their children. It hints at not being actively engaged in the overall welfare and upbringing of their kids, potentially admitting a sense of negligence in their fatherly role.

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By John Lithgow

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