And yet Starks was for a while the perfect pick-me-up.

His winning goal against Oxford United was a perfect pick-me-up.

One pitch into the game, Torre's decision turned out to be the perfect pick-me-up for the Yankees.

Surely a perfect pick-me-up for a weary Pope?

Self-sabotage, it has been the perfect pick-me-up for Capriati.

Businesses, too, are hopping on the breakup party circuit, advertising their services as the perfect pick-me-up for the newly single.

He found the clear air and sparkling waters the perfect pick-me-up.

He was the perfect pick-me-up in Game 3.

His team's malaise was the perfect pick-me-up for the Knicks' insecurities.

He was the perfect pick-me-up, like a whiff of coffee to his groggy teammates.