Notes

[1] Alan and Lisa’s story can be found in their book with Beth Clark, A New Season: A Robertson Family Love Story of Brokenness and Redemption (New York: Howard Books, 2015).

[2] “Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate,” the website of Mayo Clinic, Diseases and Conditions, last modified January 27, 2015, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cleft-palate/basics/definition/CON-20024619.

[3] “A cleft lip is a physical split or separation of the two sides of the upper lip and appears as a narrow opening or gap in the skin of the upper lip. This separation often extends beyond the base of the nose and includes the bones of the upper jaw and/or upper gum. A cleft palate is a split or opening in the roof of the mouth. A cleft palate can involve the hard palate (the bony front portion of the roof of the mouth), and/or the soft palate (the soft back portion of the roof of the mouth).” From “Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate,” WebMD, last reviewed January 22, 2015, http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/cleft-lip-cleft-palate.

[4] When the Robertsons were in New York City to promote the season four premiere of Duck Dynasty, they were staying at the Trump International Hotel. The group decided to go to a Broadway musical, and while everyone was gathering in the lobby, Jase asked the doorman where the nearest restroom was. The doorman gave him directions to the hotel restaurant. There, a staff person offered his assistance. Not knowing who Jase was (and possibly thinking he was a street person), the man courteously walked Jase out of the hotel and wished him a nice day. Jase laughed it off, jokingly labeling the incident “facial profiling.” For the complete story, see Jase Robertson with Mark Schlabach, Good Call (Nashville, TN: Howard Books, 2014), 178–179.