Sentences with phrase «humble upbringing»

Everett traces Johnson's determination to become an artist, despite a humble upbringing in South Carolina, to his years at a segregated elementary school where art was not part of the formal curriculum.

He told stories of his own humble upbringing, his determination to receive the best education possible, and his fight to give students with similar struggles access to the same.

Now, I'm a man of humble upbringing.

The 37 - year - old's political star began rising sharply when he took to the rostrum at the Democratic National Convention and spoke passionately about his humble upbringing in South Florida.

Louise Slaughter, who was born in Kentucky, was remembered by her daughter Amy as a «coal miner's daughter,» who despite her humble upbringing stood up for her beliefs.

As a teacher, Santos believes he has a unique perspective on the educational needs of the district, and also cites his «humble upbringing» as the child of the working class, specifically contrasting his background to that of the incumbent, who had a privileged youth as the daughter of a successful doctor.

Raised by a single mother herself, Johnson says that her humble upbringing had a lot to do with shaping who she is now and how she thinks about money.

Before finding his way, he has openly talked about his humble upbringings growing up poor in Los Angeles.

So not only did God choose a young teenage girl from humble upbringings to carry the Savior of the world, but He chose a girl from Nazareth, nonetheless.

as authoritative sources, and that eventually delves into rubbish about common sense from his humble upbringings rather than adressing the basic scientific points.

Not exact matches

Lloyd George's political career was virtually unique given his humble Welsh upbringing, and he relied upon the inspiration and support of his Uncle Lloyd, his bother William who uncomplainingly supported him financially, and the loyalty of his wife Margaret and his mistress Frances Stevenson.

I like to be humble true to my upbringing.

Much like the 2012 documentary Brooklyn Castle by Katie Dellamaggiore, Queen of Katwe explores the inherent difficulties at reconciling an underprivileged upbringing with newfound success at such a young age, as well as how a gifted child can struggle to remain humble.

Superman may have been born on the since destroyed exotic planet of Krypton, but his earthly upbringing was as humble as they get.