Quote by Dan Wheldon

The last thing I want my child to see is Dad running around in the middle of the pack. That would really upset me. And that would upset him. I would be embarrassed to take him to school with kids saying, 'Hey, how'd your dad do this weekend?' 'Well, he finished fifth or sixth'.

The last thing I want my child to see is Dad running around

Summary

This quote expresses a desire for excellence in personal performance and the fear of disappointing one's child. The speaker emphasizes that they would feel ashamed if their child saw them performing poorly in a race or competition. They want to be seen as someone who achieves high results and would worry that their child might also feel embarrassed because of their underwhelming performance. The quote highlights the strong desire to set a positive example and make their child proud.

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By Dan Wheldon

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