Ambition Nurturing Pillows

Don't be chicken. Follow your dreams.

"If I made as much as him, I could retire in a couple of days"

"This could be the year someone actually goes up there."

"When I grow up, I want to go into medicine and help people who can pay out of pocket."

'Oh for heaven's sake, you're a cow. Just eat grass and be happy.'

"Me, as soon as I'm old enough, I'm out of here! I'll go and join my older brother: he's a beach bum in San Diego, California..."

And here's the office floor plan. The numbers indicate the recommended sequence in which to step on people on your way to the top.

A very young man being hired as a groom.

The Salesman

'I try not to think big too often or I get terrible headaches.'

'And finally. . . where do you see yourself on the food chain 5 years from now?'

Not thinking BIG enough: Nickel & Dime Bank.

"How can you have a meteoric rise to the top in a one-story building?"

"Today we are going to find out if you can that leap."

'That's the first cubicle I ever worked in.'

"Look , Malcolm, I get it that you're ambitious. But can't you put that damn thing down just for a minute?"

'It could have been worse...she might have chosen banking.'

'What can you wish for?!... Oh, I don't know... Infinite wealth, beautiful women throwing themselves at your feet, fame and admiration, perhaps?... But, don't let me influence you.'

"I really love school. There's only one problem. I think not having a college degree is holding me back."

If a moo can rise to the top, so can I.

"My daughter tells me you want to become a doctor."

'I have everything a man could want - But I've still managed to hang onto my petty ambitions.'

"I've finally arrived. The C.E.O. stopped saying 'who the hell are you' whenever he sees me."

'When I grow up I want to join the SWAT team!'

'Never underestimate the value of pipe-dreams, my son.'

Gracie for Queen...of the universe.

"Obviously, I can't fly like you, but if you teach me, I can probably sing like you..."

You Are Now Entering Texas Think Big

"You used to be that ambitious."

"I hope it indicates a quick promotion."

Wall Street has a one way arrow upwards.

"It's a long term goal."

"Keep up the good work and there'll probably be a nice promotion in it for me."

"He's a psychopath with megalomanic tendencies...I like that in a candidate!"

"You'll find I'm highly motivated and ambitious...oh, is this your desk?"