Future Symphony Star Mugs

Violin Practise

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

'How are the ventriloquist lessons going?'

Felix Mendelssohn

"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?"

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

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

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

X Factor contestant dressed as a 'Y'.

"Harold, not only was it perfect, It was perfectissimo!!"

"I couldn't get a signal while I was at the mall. I can now relate to those songs that sing about the blues."

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

'I was 'Sweatin' To The Oldies', and I flipped over on my back!'

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

The Edward Witten String-Theory Quarter

Shouting

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

'Giving a child a violin is like giving him a license to kill!'

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

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

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

'Follow your dreams unless of course, it involves dropping out of school to join a rock band.'

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

Violinist on Skates

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

'The thing I liked best about being an amateur is that the other guy was an amateur too!'