Future Grand Slamper Gifts

"He has the makings of a campion, Mrs. Simpson."

My coach wants me to go to soccer camp. Focusing on one sport isn't good for you. But mom! I'll develop crucial life skills. Let's see. "Landing endorsements, agents and college sports scholarships." The definition of "crucial".

"Remember, kids, it's not winning that matters, it's getting a clean urine sample that's important."

"One day, I'll be the first woman!"

Man mourns the loss of his king after being checkmated.

"What do you want to be when you blow up?"

"There will be a winning team and a losing team. Are you OK with that?"

'Billy! Set your homework aside and get down here. There's another basketball recruiter here to see you.'

Danae's Celebrity Career: 'Don't you know who I am?...I've decided to pursue a career as a celebrity, so I'm developing the basic language skills used in the industry.'

'My long-range goal is to turn pro and lead the league in product endorsements.'

"If there is no more American Idol what am I going to do to become famous?"

Why do I have to go to camp? What's the alternative? Fend for myself like the resourceful youth of old! Right! The kind who worked dawn to dusk! I'll tell your dad you'll be right over to haul mulch for the nursery. The baseball camp sounds plenty rugged!

Eviction Notice for Earth...

"In two weeks' time, Andy Murray will either have achieved a great British win or an awful Scottish defeat."

"We won again, and guess what? A Russian oligarch wants to buy us!"

'If he starts early enough, he could be the next Rory Mcilroy.'

"Well, come on Son, don't keep us in suspense. Did you pass your driving test?"

"She's always been a quick learner."

'No, Billy, their first baseman is messing with your head. You won't go to hell for stealing second.'

I'm not worried about the economy. Me either! It's not like I'm going into banking, car manufacturing, or real estate. Totally! We'll still make the big bucks. May I ask doing what? Movie actress. Rock star. When you move to L.A., I'm not converting your bedroom.

'I'm leaving you for someone who ignores me to watch Wimbledon!'

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

Bill Tilden

"My parents dread summer vacation....It's almost guaranteed we'll be going to the emergency room at least once a week."

"I like you kid, but you're really just a work in progress!"

'Dad put that sign there to keep tabs on my driving!'

'If he's going to be another 'Tiger' he has to start young.'

The future Muhammad Ali about to be conceived.

'I've gone over the fight tapes and I think I've pinpointed your weakness.'

'Next time up, I'm calling my shot: I'm pointing to the catcher's mitt.'

Rod Laver

Your brother's threatening to be a fat cat banker. Barf! I will do something socially useful with my life! That's my girl! When I'm a famous actress, I'll talk forcefully to "Entertainment Tonight" about my vegetarian diet! Maybe we should have had more children. Or non.

School children looking at different careers from magazine covers, each involving celebrity status.

'Something tells me he's going to be a basketball player.'

'...If you really loved me, you'd transfer me to a preschool with a winning team.'