Future Sports Legend Pillows

'I won't bother to bath Mum, we're playing again tomorrow!'

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

Pete Sampras

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".

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

Kenny Dalglish

Exercising

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?"

Runt! You'll never make the team. We'll see! You can't even tie your shoelace! Great technique!

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.'

Chris Froome

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

Future Wrestler

Gareth Bale

"They'd sold out of #1's."

Big Football

"It took a lot of hard work to get here, but it was all worth it in the end."

"Look, I'm the bobblehead of this team."

'True - There is no 'I' in team. But there is in 'I don't need my crummy team.'

'I've been transferred again.'

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

'Needless to say, discus-thrower Bill Nordlander went to college on a full athletic scholarship.'

"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.

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

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

Boy holding football.

The family tradition lives on: I won the Long Jump and the Triple Jump events...

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.

Muhammad Ali

Don't bug me about college! I'm doing all I can: good grades. Playing sports. Helped found Eco Club. What more can I possibly do? Acquire rich parents. Fast. College guide.

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

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

Pelé