article_snippet: The famous faces put pen to paper for Simon Rhodes after Simon Rhodes asked them for encouraging quotes to spur on staff at Simon Rhodes legal firm.
article_snippet: Mr Rhodes, 46, from Southampton, Hampshire, fired off 25 letters to some of the most famous names in the country and in total 18 replied.
article_snippet: Mr Rhodes came up with the idea last year to motivate the 150-strong staff but wanted to use words that were not 'corporate speak'.
article_snippet: Mr Rhodes received 18 inspirational messages from a host of famous faces . '
highlights_snippet: Simon Rhodes wrote to celebrities asking them for motivating messages .
  
highlights_snippet: Father-of-two sent off 25 letters and received 18 replies from A-listers .
  
highlights_snippet: Simon Rhodes, 46, wanted the notes to inspire Jose Mourinho 150 strong workforce .