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I think all fathers dream of their daughters becoming beautiful ballerinas, and though dancer is a bit of an impractical profession, I always encouraged my daughter to follow her dreams. It started with a simple tutu and a pair of girls tights in second grade, but by sixth grade, my daughter Stefani was dancing in school plays, performances, and competitions. When she turned 14, she went to a national dance competition, and won second place in her division. I think it was then I realized that she had a real future in dancing, and I continued to encourage her every step of the way.
More than a decade passed, Stefani graduated from high school, then college, then moved to New York to pursue her dream. In a couple years, she was donning her ladies dance shoes in major Broadway plays, and then later joined the cast of Cats. I never felt so proud of her as a father than when she called me and told me she was going to be a part of Cats. It’s a great feeling, and it started with just a little encouragement!
