Future Major Leaguer Prints

"Because when you're drafted by the pros, you'll have to be able to sign your contract. That's why you have to attend first grade."

'Reading, writing and arithmetic are important, son. Someday you might sign autographs for money.'

"I wanted to be a baseball player 'til I found out they send you to the showers."

I love your enthusiasm, girls, but we're not opening a can of whoop-ANYTHING.

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".

'Wow! That's some growth spurt!'

Exercising

"Whaddya want for nineteen mil?"

The game is tied, and this is the final inning because the sun is setting. I understand, coach, I need to get home before dark!

The team video didn't spotlight my talents. I've hired my own film crew. They'll showcase my skills so college recruiters can see my strengths. Wow! How can the director pack so much into one little video? Great point! Daddy? Tell Steven Spielberg we're going feature length. Nice save!

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

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.'

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

Future Wrestler

'He'll be a great basketball player someday -- he already dribbles all over the place.

'Reading, writing and arithmetic are important, son. Someday you might sign autographs for money.'

'We're going to insist that he at least finish kindergarten before entering the NBA draft.'

'Nice level swing, Billy. Just meet the ball. Don't try to kill it, Billy.'

'I can just see him twenty years down the road pitching for the Giants.'

"Coach said I can be catcher if I gain 30 pounds."

'Kid, go out there and play like you're worth 29 million plus signing bonus, buyouts, and endorsement deals. '

'We're sending you down, Hartnett. You need to work on your scratching and spitting.'

"Papi, will I be the first in our family to go to college?"

'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!'

'Play your best. There's going to be a scout for the ten year olds in the stands!'

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

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.

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.

Window in the Outfield.

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

"Congratulations, your baby is a footballer...!"

'...But my stupid parents said no!!'

'Are you the person I see about getting a sign-up bonus and a salary?'