Future Superstar Mugs

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

'I don't understand that 'C' in music. I sing louder than anyone else.'

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

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.

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".

"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.'

'Winning at sports is nice, but don't forget reading and writing - so you can make money signing autographs like OJ Simpson.'

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

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

'Believing any filming experience may help launch acting careers, some even stage their appearances before closed circuit cameras.'

'How are the ventriloquist lessons going?'

"College basketball recruiters are after him."

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

"My mom says I can start a rock band if I call it 'I Love My Mommy.' You in?"

'Wow! That's some growth spurt!'

"... And his piano teacher says that he definitely has Van Gough's ear for music."

Mighty Man Of Justice Is Born

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!

"Hey, there's Sara, padding her college-entrance résumé!"

Mr. K's essay is such a drag! Yeah, but I've got to do really well. Twig! You're such a grind! Am not! Life isn't only about grades. I know! But he's directing the spring musical. And my singing won't get me the part all by itself! English: Gateway to the Grammys.

'I wish his guidance counselor spent more time on college plans and less time suggesting names for his band.'

'Hey guys?. . . Help us think what Dale could do for his '15 minutes of fame.''

Parents start infant on the way to fame.

' I said, you WIN, I'll pay your dorm rent!!!'

Future Wrestler

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X Factor contestant dressed as a 'Y'.

Big Football

'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.'

Guitar.

'When I grow up, if I don't become a pro basketball player, about about 'spin doctor'?'

"I promised myself I would never let this happen to me."