11.   A true performer needs patience to cope with all the waiting in the wings and general hanging about while some director chappie takes his pick of the talent.

12.   The Mayor, Coun Stephen Smailes, claimed that the pick of the programmes, to be broadcast on five channels, will be presented from Middlesbrough.

13.   Former Middlesbrough defender Owen McGee was the pick of the new boys and McHale must be hoping the trialist can repeat his debut display.

14.   Also, guard Tony Parker of Paris was selected with the last pick of the first round by the San Antonio Spurs.

15.   Always allow your date first pick of any roadkill you run across.

16.   And Indy should improve drastically by taking quarterback Ryan Leaf or Peyton Manning with the first pick of the draft.

17.   And had Pearl Jam used Ticketmaster, the band would have had its pick of venues designed for concerts, such as Starplex Amphitheatre in Dallas.

18.   And then he would camp out the night before registration and rush from table to table, assuring that he got the pick of the lot.

19.   Andy McCullough, a seventh-round draft pick of the New Orleans Saints, waived Sunday, is expected to sign with the Miami Dolphins practice squad today.

20.   And yes, everyone wonders how she was the pick of the letter, uh, litter.