Maggie Stiefvater

When I graduated from college, I went straight to work for a federal contractor, a desk job, and they were great to me, they loved me, I was like their mascot, but I just couldn't stand working in an office. I just hated it. And so one day I went in and said, 'I'm sorry, this is my two-weeks notice, I'm quitting to become an artist.

American Author

Elijah Kelley

I did everything in high school - I played tennis, I played basketball, I was in chorus, I was in the band, I even did the mascot senior year... I went to the football games, and at half-time I went across the field, met all the cheerleaders and got their numbers! The same year, I won prom king!

American Actor

Ken Cuccinelli

I learned as a mascot that rules don't really apply to you. As long as you don't go crazy with that. You want to go be the 12th man on a football play, they might have an objection, but otherwise, if you stay out of the way of the game, you can do most anything.

American Politician

Jamie Campbell Bower

I see myself as a mascot for the kids who get beat down and don't feel like they belong.

English Actor

Fred Willard

If you're a cheerleader, people see you. If you're a mascot, you're just helping out.

American Comedian

Robin Lopez

G-Wiz has always kind of been on my top-five probably most-despised mascot list.

Wayne Knight

I was never the mascot of the Georgia football team.

Lee Corso

And I love the Oregon Duck. He's my favorite mascot.

American Entertainer

Jay Mohr

If it has to sell its mascot, your team sucks.

Jean-Michel Basquiat

I wanted to be a star, not a gallery mascot.

American Artist

Mascots are often linked with luck and team spirit, not just physical presence.

Luck Association

A mascot can reflect cultural values or traditions of the group it represents.

Cultural Symbol

Mascots often serve to create an emotional bond with the audience or fans.

Emotional Connection

Mascots represent and reinforce the identity of a brand or group.

Identity Marker

Companies use mascots as a memorable marketing tool to engage consumers.

Marketing Tool

Mascots offer a consistent and recognizable face for a brand across different media.

Consistent Branding

 I would take classes at the art museum, and I was surrounded by other kids who loved to draw, other kids who shared a similar passion. Now my publishing career began when I designed the cover for my eighth grade yearbook, and if you're wondering about the style of dress I put our mascot in,

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