father confessor
Example Sentences
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Right now, John Hurt can be seen in Jackie, opposite Natalie Portman as the newly widowed Mrs Kennedy’s father confessor.
From The Guardian • Jan. 28, 2017
Stellan Skarsgard, who has often worked with von Trier and in this film plays a father confessor figure to whom Joe recounts her life, echoed her comment, adding: "Lars is a very funny man."
From Reuters • Feb. 10, 2014
He is also an actor, as well as technical adviser and father confessor to the film industry.
From Time Magazine Archive
Three-quarters of an hour later, he was in his office to begin a day's work that combined the functions of guru, watchdog, troubleshooter, father confessor and cheerleader.
From Time Magazine Archive
As to that you know better than I do; I'm not your father confessor, nor wish to be.
From A Duel by Marsh, Richard
