Being a father teaches you very quickly that you are not the center of your own universe. That’s one of the gifts of having to wipe poop!

Boy, being a parent is a hard job, I think, because in parenting you want your kids to like you. Too much sometimes. It’s a hard line to find between doing what’s necessary to give them the tools to be good kids and make good decisions and all that, versus just completely not giving them a chance to accomplish anything because you do everything for them. I kind of feel like it’s okay if these kids go out and make a few mistakes, because they’re going to learn. The last ten years have been interesting, because I’m a stepparent to three kids, and I’m a father to two kids, an older and a younger. And it’s a real interesting dynamic.

I had a family physician when I was growing up who was a mentor and steered me towards studying medicine.

I have a tip that can take 5 strokes off anyone's golf game. It's called an eraser.

In an interview, Sancar stated that in his youth, he was an idealist but he didn't participate in activities.

In an interview, Sancar stated that in his youth, he was an idealist but he didn't participate in activities.

In an interview, Sancar stated that in his youth, he was an idealist but he didn't participate in activities.

In an interview, Sancar stated that in his youth, he was an idealist but he didn't participate in activities.

In an interview, Sancar stated that in his youth, he was an idealist but he didn't participate in activities.

I am of course honoured to get this recognition for all the work I’ve done over the years, but I’m also proud for my family and for my native country and my adopted country, and especially for Turkey it’s quite important.