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Sam Elliott

I'm a four star general in this thing, and you don't rise to the ranks of a four star general by hanging about the house being the perfect dad.

Sam Elliott

Dad

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Sam Elliott is saying that being a top-level dad requires active effort and leadership, not just staying home and trying to be flawless. He compares fatherhood to a demanding role where success comes from taking charge and facing challenges, not from passivity or perfection.

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