Musical Mentor Pillows

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.

Grad School Parent-Teacher Conference

'As a beginning teacher, you know you come here prepared to teach and become a good teacher. As you gain experience, you will learn that you also come here to care and become a great teacher.'

"If you really want independence, you should get into contract law."

'How many times have I told to seize the day before it seizes you?'

"I'm not sure about this new trainee - he asked me when does he get to see the actual ropes."

'Believe me, I know transformation isn't easy. I pulled a muscle once.'

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

"Work hard, make the sacrifices and in 25 years you could be just like me!"

'When I was young, I said I'd make it big or know the reason why - Well, I sure know the reason why!'

"Some advice please...How do I squeeze 9 days work into 5 and still see my family?"

Hanging off every word...

Children's education

"Face it, Clive - you're bald."

Children in fancy dress on the way to music lessons

"I'm less a role model than a cautionary tale."

'...and remember, son, never throw up on an old carpet...wait until they get a new one!'

"Excuse me a moment, whilst I just change hats."

"Always take the bull firmly by the tail and look him directly in the eye..."

"Listen here pup, it's time you realized it's a "dog eat dog" world."

'The secret to my success? Even as a kid, I never accepted that annoying phrase, 'None of your business.''

"They'll be expecting adagio. Go with the allegro."

Mentors guide you through the maze.

"Sorry kid, I work alone."

"My mother taught me about baking. She was a great roll model!"

"There are two ways we can go here - bark or bite."

'In this world, son, you've got to learn to push yourself.'

'A good leader can lead them to water, but a great leader can also make them drink.'

"O.K., next time around let's ease up on the vibrato."

Business coach hiding in speach desk.

Good coaches help people change, great coaches help the change stick...

"You're not just a number to me, Emma."

City Bar and Grill - "Stop worrying, youth and enthusiasm can't compete with experience and treachery."

Regardless children just want to fit in.

"Have you ever given any thought to what you're going to do after all your hopes and dreams are crushed?"