If you keep missing, get closer to the basket.

Hitting the kid with the ball might get you the ball, but it won't get you anyone to throw it to.

One thing you can't pretend to be is funny.

As soon as you understand 2 x 4 you can't believe there was a time when you didn't understand it.

Don't say "The last one there is a rotten egg": unless you're absolutely sure there's a slow kid behind you.

Even babies like to grab for things just beyond their reach.

If you want pancakes for breakfast, offer to help make them.