The First Line "First Line" Contest

The First Line Literary Journal recently asked for submissions for its 2013 prompts.  The winners are here.
http://www.thefirstline.com/contest.htm

My entries were.

1. Until today, I've neve been late for anything.
2. The finalists chose their tatoos: a pair of scissors for Mike, a hummingbird for Karen, and a tree of skulls for Bekkah.

Feel free to share any stories inspired by any of these first lines.

Also , what makes a great first line?  What are some of your favorites?