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them and not having to raise them. When you were 10, what was your dream job?

I wanted to be a major league baseball player.

What is a piece of parenting advice that you would give to Tony Romo?

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Glasshouse

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Make sure you love your child’s mother. Also, try and spend as much time with your kids as you can. The number one thing, if you’re married, is the example you set with each other. That’s what they see.

Do you have a favorite neighborhood restaurant?

Marianne likes to cook, and she actually cooks quite a bit. But we go to Eatzi’s a lot. The salmon and mac and cheese there? I could eat that every night. If you were going to give a high school player advice, what would it be?

There’s a saying, ‘It takes a lot of unspectacular preparation to get spectacular results.’ No matter what, you have to work at what you do, or someone’s going to outwork you.

What are your thoughts about this Cowboys season?

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Dutch Art Gallery

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I’ve been pretty positive about the Cowboys. They’re not out of it by any means. I think they are going to be in the playoffs and, if you get in the playoffs, anything can happen. But it’s going to be hard to beat Green Bay ...

How do you think your wife would describe you?

She would describe me as someone who would need to spend more time relaxing.

Who would be the guests at your dream dinner party?

From a military standpoint, I’ve always admired McArthur. And I guess I’d like to have Babe Ruth there. I’ve always admired Ronald Reagan. Of course, everyone wants to have Jesus at their party. (laughs) You’ve got to remember Jesus. And I threw the Hail Mary pass, so I’d want the Blessed Virgin there too. I think she really likes me because of that. Of course, I’d want my wife at the dinner. And all my kids. And grandkids.

—Ali Lamb