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?"

"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."

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

'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.''

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

Future Wrestler

X Factor contestant dressed as a 'Y'.

'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.'

Big Football

Guitar.

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

"A five, six, seven, eight, Mooooom!"

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

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

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

"Papi, I don't think I play the guitar very well."

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

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

Maps to the Hovels of Would Be Stars.

'We got Ethan this accordion to make some extra money. People pay him not to play it.'