11.   Big Three car builders have been picking the brains of California hot rodders since Harry S. Truman was president.

12.   Actually, the ice sculptor was over here picking my brains about butter techniques.

13.   Aikman picked the brains of the broadcasting pros he respects the most.

14.   Bryant began to pick his brain about dealing with black athletes.

15.   But I just wanted to see what his interest might be and pick his brain a little about other people out there.

16.   But you can pick their brains.

17.   Getting that once-in-a-lifetime chance to pick the brains of a famous person we much admire is a fantasy most of us share.

18.   He picked his brain, asking questions about formations and routes.

19.   He spent last year doing broadcast work for the Sonics and picking the brains of fellow coaches when on the road.

20.   He spent hours each day on the telephone with general managers from other clubs and scouts, picking their brains.