When I was growing up, my mother was always a friend to my siblings and me (in addition to being all the other things a mom is), and I was always grateful for that because I knew she was someone I could talk to and joke with, and argue with and that nothing would ever harm that friendship. - Marlo Thomas. View more images...

As much success came to him, my father stayed true to his promise. He built the hospital to help the most helpless children with catastrophic illnesses. - Marlo Thomas. View more images...