Comeback Kids Mugs

"This number goes out to all the little people I met on my way back down."

Smart Ass - Wise Ass

"And in the category of 'The Most Amazing Comeback from an Academic Nosedive,' the winner is..."

'How about a little smile for me. You've outlived my prediction!'

"He's writing a novel for the first time in decades. It has less to do with the urge to create or say something new, and more to do with the fact that all his previous books are now out of print."

And so, Rudy unwittingly became an investor in The Infant Restaurant Critic. At first, he was furious having lost his weekly paycheck. But then it dawned on him: He was back in the dot-com game – for the first time in 20 years. He was practically a venture capitalist! I'm a social media investor. It's a multi-platform play with, obviously, huge mobile capability, global reach, soaring audience share. Revenue model? What? Huh? Beat it.

Ed finally had to admit that his body was less of a temple and more of a worn-out parish church with a bouncy castle out front.

'The best gig I can get you for your comeback, Lazarus, is DJ in the graveyard slot.'

'Why are you so obnoxious?' 'Heredity!'

"Try a new tactic, punch back."

"Where are all the hecklers? I have some great rejoinders."

"I know I told you to fool him into thinking you've got nothing left, but now you've got me convinced."

"Stimulating this area of the brain will enable the patient to think of all the clever things he wished he had said."

"Not to quibble, Helen, but if you look up 'Pathetic Loser' in the dictionary I don't believe anyone's picture is there."

The Fountain of Youth.

"Quick, Bartlett! Instill them with hope!"

"This accident will not affect my career as a football pro. Fortunately, I'm left-footed."

"Now just hold on...I've pre-recorded some snappy comebacks since I never remember them during these meetings."

'An off-white entertainment giant that's been in and out of favour with the public - what better place for Jacko's comeback?'

'Reinventing myself.'

'It's hard to tell if that's part of the routine or just rheumatism.'

TV Zoo Trivia

"I think I've already had my fifteen minutes of fortune."

'I'm proud of the lads. They show'd a lot of character coming back from one down. . . then two or three silly goals. . . At this level you get punished. But overall I thought we were a bit unlucky. . .'

What a success story! It says this guy was in prison and now owns a corporation! Ah, he went from pen to inc.

'After I get my MBA I'll live in New York and summer in Europe before moving back in with my parents.'

Newspaper Co. Sports Desk. Ernie, we need headlines for our series of articles on sports stars trying to revive their careers. Let's start with the Australian athlete. "Boomerang Thrower's Comeback." A basketball player bulked up to become competitive again. "Hoopster Muscles Way to Rebound"! The tennis star overcame a serious illness and is back on the court. "Tennis Champ Rallies: Makes Exciting Return"! The skier, on the other hand, had to retire. He's a politician in a dirty electi

'... but you've gotta admire him for at least trying to come back after an injury of that magnitude.'

Not Such A Fool As He Looks.

"Sure, you lost most of your money investing in this stock, but they did give you a participation trophy."

"I've got an idea for my comeback."

"Phil is my Vice President in Charge of Snappy Comebacks."

'Mr. Churchill, you are drunk !' 'Yes Madam and you are ugly but tomorrow I shall be sober.'

"I'm keeping you back after school!"

I know you are, but what am I? Huh? Whatever you say bounces off me and sticks to you. I'm ready for the return of school. My mom says you're just jealous.