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My grandfather was a cop in Long Island. I often try to draw on things that I've heard about him.
Yancy ButlerAbout author
- Author's profession: Actress
- Nationality: american
- Born: July 2, 1970
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One of the greatest gifts my father gave me - unintentionally - was witnessing the courage with which he bore adversity. We had a bit of a rollercoaster life with some really challenging financial periods. He was always unshaken, completely tranquil, the same ebullient, laughing, jovial man.
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