Pep Talk Aficionado Pillows

Milkman Training Course - "I will now show you how to get the maximum amount of respect from a milk bottle without breaking it."

I'm giving them Henry V's speech before Agincourt...

"When you put on the uniform, you surrender a part of yourself."

"I believe in eggs, and I think that you all believe in eggs, too!"

'By day career woman, by night captain of the pep club!'

You guys aren't living up to your preseason hype!

"You think you can? Think again, mister. You know you can. Got that?"

"To be clear, I said I want your 'A' game, not your 'Eh?' game."

"I always try to give out at least one genuine compliment per day. I don't always succeed."

'Let's go! Let's go! Hustle! ...Relatively speaking.'

Soccer coach of the year.

'This is gonna be one of those teamwork talks, isn't it?'

"I believe in the carrot-and-stick approach, Dempsey."

How to Do Small Talk??!!

"My wife and I handle our own finances. I'm an accountant and she's a grief counselor."

Develop Your Social Skills: Asking Questions is a Great Way to Keep a Conversation Going.

'Get out there, Holmes, and pile on!'

Silly News.

"But I haven't finished explaining about dollar-cost-averaging." "Sorry, I didn't register for this course."

'We got here too late. All his fizz is gone!'

"I'll run through it again. Hit those keys."

"Please try not to offer expert analysis."

'I don't want to mention any names, but one of you isn't giving 100% out there.'

'I just love to watch you get the sales staff fired up, Johnson.'

"C'mon guys—birds gotta fly."

Republicans have me feeling reflective about capitalism, in a good way. Uh, oh. You've been with the company 20 years. I appreciate that kind of loyalty. I just want you to know that. Thanks. It also makes me realize that you have few other job options and thus are more or less subject to my whims regarding pay and benefits. Okay, pep talk over. Enjoy your day. Hang on, I could maybe possibly get a job at Coffee King!

"Way to go, guys! When I gave you that pep talk before the game I didn't actually think you'd score a goal!"

Listen up, team! There will be no trash talk. No harassing the refs. No throwing elbows. Understand? Yes, coach! Ok, kids! Go play! Coach.

"I grew up in St Louis and went to school in New Jersey and have been in Brooklyn ever-since, but sure, I guess technically I'm 'from' the Black Lagoon."

Hi. How's it goin'? Good, you? 'Sup. Hey. Hello. The Primordial Schmooze.

Friendly Fire: 'Good to see you, Geoff. . . wife and kids ok? How's the garden looking this summer? You're sacked!'

'Hello! I don't believe I've bored you yet...'

"He's surprisingly good at small talk."

"Come on, scurvy dogs! Let's win this one! Readyyyyy, Aaand..."

"Settle down and try to remember why we call you Lefty."