Future Acrobat Pillows

'But Mum, I've got to practise if I want to join a circus when I grow up!'

'How are the ventriloquist lessons going?'

"I did the best dental health poster in the class. I just hope Mr. Tooth Decay doesn't hold a grudge."

'I have a feeling one day when he grows up he'll be an artist of some kind.'

'This is the last time we hire former Cirque du Soleil members as stompers.'

Exercising

'We'll send you to acting class when you're older. For now, get up and get ready for school.'

Circus

'Will you marry me, Gloria?'

'I don't know. It's too busy.'

'Looks more fun than it is. I never realized pole dancing was so tough.'

Translating . . . poetry.

Dolphin tricks.

A man swinging upside down by his legs on a scaffolding frame.

"It's the first week of school and already I have a 10-page report due tomorrow!"

"I'm delighted that you feel better, but I'd go easy on those backflips!"

"This isn't bad. Ten per cent all A's."

'This is Liam, Dad, one of the few people with a degree in both tree hugging and extreme cartwheeling.'

Hire Wire Act

"This year we'll focus on the road, next year we can focus on building the highrise on the mountain."

20 Years Later The First Pyramid Would Be Built, And Cheerleading Finales Would Never Be The Same.

'Not everyone can make it as a professional footballer!' 'I know dad, there are snooker and darts players...'

'Wow! Feel that kick! I'm buying him a football for his first birthday!'

Gymnasts

After his 'Activity Weekend' Uncle Reg was a changed man.

"You'll probably have to start at the bottom, son, like the House of Representatives."

Writer

"You should learn how to play the guitar. It'll give you something to fall back on."

'Help wanted: Various positions available'

'This is only 1:100 in scale to what I plan.'

One Way Tightrope

"You did say you wanted more down-time."