But when it comes to the movies, and all that they can be, Griffith is the father due more glory than shame.
Watching Jesus's class of 2013 is invariably a bewitching experience and not merely due to Glory and Victory; the magnificent eagles-cum-club mascots who live at the Estádio da Luz – one of which flies imperiously around the stands, circling the ground before kick-off at every home game.
Beth Tweddle, Paula Radcliffe, Ellie Simmonds – these household names obviously have vast back-up teams, but in the end, theirs has been the glory due to thousands of hours out there solo, whether by slogging it out up and down the pool, training on the bar or running through the countryside.
Sometimes, it is difficult to be "you" in all your wholesome glory due to some external factors.
Paul Greengrass is an academy darling (nominated for United 93 in 2006) who, many believe, is due for Oscar glory.
(Psalm 119 54,55) Give to the LORD the glory due to His name: and bring an offering when you come into His courts.
(Psalm 119 54,55) And this command I give you, 'Love one another, even as I have loved you.' Give unto the LORD the glory due unto His name: and bring an offering when you come into His courts.
It would seem obvious that young Alyssa took up the gloves due to the cricketing glory bestowed upon the family by her uncle.
Last week planning permission was granted to convert the Manor House into a 19-room hotel, while restoration of the Farmers Arms pub to something approaching its former glory is due to be completed by the end of next year.
The concert at the Royal Albert Hall in central London, which is famous for its traditional rousing chorus of Land Of Hope And Glory, is due to be shown live on BBC1 and BBC2 on September 11.
