Growing Tall Pillows

'Why John, I remember you when you were this high.'

"Someone once told me that kids grow up so quickly. I hope there's some truth to that."

The No No No's

'We need to change our luck. Let's move our headquarters to Redmond, the home of Microsoft.'

Grand. Baby Grand. Toddler Grand. Teen Grand.

'Wow! That's some growth spurt!'

"But if I don't break stuff who will?"

Soaring Profits

"It seems like only yesterday that Dad told me I'll be an adult before I know it."

'You know they've reached puberty when they're more interested in Dr. Ruth than Babe Ruth.'

"Your momma lied to you, boy."

"Mom, please! I'm a married woman whose friends have been reviewed favourably by the New York Times."

"You've changed."

'Okay mum, I'll eat it all up. But I doubt I'll grow big and strong on this muck!'

'When I turned 18 something started happening to me every month. I started receiving a credit card bill.'

'Isn't it time you started thinking about cars instead of horsie rides?'

"Your mother and I think it's time you got a place of your own. We'd like a little time alone before we die."

'Dad, I know all about the birds and the bees; explain stock-swaps and derivatives.'

"Mom said eat everything in moderation, so I renamed the cookie jar 'Moderation.'"

'Son, the world is ripe for the taking ... you better stay home with me.'

Origins Of Evolution

'Wow Dad, I'm growing fast: Soon, my tongue will be as long as yours...'

"Having a cat will prepare us for having a teenager one day."

You'll be a manicotti soon enough, son - Just enjoy being a mostaccioli while it lasts.

“I know you’re really busy right now, but when you have a chance I’d love to pick your brain about how you got to where you are today.”

"You used to be a lot more fun."

After many years of wavering Dennis finally makes the decision to step out of his comfort zone.

'I can change! I swear!'

"Not until you've arranged your pillows."

"You give the tooth fairy your teeth, and she gives you some money. It's called reverse mortgage."

Teamwork: Innovation, Success, Evaluation, Development, Growth, Solution, Progess, Market.

'We think he has a future in politics.'

A father of three

"Look, you're the one who asked me for some girl advice."

"I plan on keeping this off my resume!"