I want to be an actor, Dad. I want to go on stage.
You should be a banker, Tom, and earn a decent wage.
I want to be a barber, Dad. I want to do people’s hair.
You should be a pilot Tom, and work for British Air.
I want to be a clown, Dad. I think I am very funny.
You should be a driver, Tom, and earn a lot of money.
I want to be a barman, Dad, so I can drink a lot of beer!
A barman! You are joking, Tom. That isn’t a career!
I want to go into politics, Dad, and put the country right.