Speak2004

Mr. Freeman:
Hey! You're the tree. Uh, you can eat lunch in here if you want. It's against school rules but I'm kind of a rebel. [gives Melinda sheet of paper] Wow, uh. It's not a place mat. The rule is if you're gonna be in here you need to be working, so choose your weapon. [puts pencils in front of Melinda] Do something. Anything. Hey, does this inspire you? [points to radio] No? [changes radio station] Hmm? [Melinda nods yes] So are you going trick or treating tonight?

Melinda Sordino:
No.

Mr. Freeman:
Oh. You don't like candy?

Melinda Sordino:
I'm too old.

Mr. Freeman:
Oh right. Yeah, I got kids so I guess I never get too old.

Melinda Sordino:
Last year we were witches.

Mr. Freeman:
Who's we?

Melinda Sordino:
My ex-best friends. [angrily crunches her drawing up]

Mr. Freeman:
What are you doing? No, no! You gotta give things a chance. [looks at the drawing] Close your eyes. Just do it, I'm the teacher. Can you picture a tree? Any tree. [sees Melinda's eyebrows bend] There it is. It's burned in your retina. You got it. Do it.