Aspiring Prodigies Gifts

The Young and the Politically Active

'I'm a virtuoso on the middle pedal.'

"... And his piano teacher says that he definitely has Van Gough's ear for music."

'Hey guys?. . . Help us think what Dale could do for his '15 minutes of fame.''

'What do you mean you're the new Paediatric Specialist?'

A backup plan might be a good idea, in case 'being a celebrity' doesn't work out...

A push in the right direction: 50c.

"We like to think he's experimenting with color and form, but his art therapist suggested we're not giving him enough candy."

"You see, darling, he plays a Steinway, just like you."

'He's researching out-of-state kindergartens.'

Young boy helping business staff to create a blog.

'She is being impossible again.'

"Where do you see yourself in five years?"

"If you work hard enough, and find the right reality show, you can grow up to be anything you want."

"I promised myself I would never let this happen to me."

'I'd like you to meet our new programs director.'

'How do you expect me to fine tune my act if you keep taking me to the principal's office?

'Jeff! You need to keep one foot on the ground!'

"I consider it an honor just to be sitting with someone who's thinking of becoming an actress."

"It's a neat idea for a book, Mr. James, but there's way too many big words."

'I love you and your father loves you. Now go paint a masterpiece.'

Spin Dentistry...'Hollywood, here I come...'

Always stick to the script.

'It's okay that you missed the bullseye. What's important is that you always aimed high.'

Young Super Achiever

"But we ARE practising, Mum."

"He may be a child prodigy, but it's still a lousy C.V."

"To be or not to be."

Maps to the Hovels of Would Be Stars.

"What's it all about, self-ie..."

Sign outside a movie studio: Standing in line Auditions.

'My long-range goal is to turn pro and lead the league in T.V. commercials!'