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JOE And I wanted to learn how to talk like that. That’s when
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I knew… I was born to play. (beat) Connie knows what I
mean. Right, Connie?

CONNIE I’m twelve.

A knock on the classroom door interrupts.

JOE I’ll be right back. Practice your scales.

INT. SCHOOL HALLWAY — MOMENTS LATER
Joe pops into the hall to speak with Principal Arroyo as bad scales
emanate from the classroom behind him.

PRINCIPAL Sorry to interrupt, Mr. Gardner.
ARROYO

JOE Heh, heh, you’re doing my ears a favor.

A student exits the class doorway behind Joe.

STUDENT Hey!

JOE Not you, though. You’re good.

When the student leaves.

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