Memorable Quotes from Linda Hunt
3 quotesThe Joy of Defending Oneself
Miss Schlowski
I want you to answer one more question, and don't lie. What did it feel like to hit that son of a bitch?
Kimble
It felt great.
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Classroom Announcement About Teacher's Absence
Miss Schlowski
Good morning, everyone.
Kids
Good morning, Miss Schlowski.
Miss Schlowski
Your teacher, Mrs. Hagley, had to go on an important trip for a few days.
Lisa
Where'd she go?
Miss Schlowski
That doesn't matter.
Lowell
Did she die?
Miss Schlowski
No, Lowell, she went to see someone.
Lowell
Did they die?
Miss Schlowski
No, Lowell.
Lowell
Everyone dies, you know.
Miss Schlowski
I know, but not for a long, long time. Now, until Mrs. Hagley comes back, we have someone special to help. This is Mr. Kimble, your new kindergarten teacher. Now, let's everybody say, "Good morning, Mr. Kimble".
[Kimble enters the classroom as all the kids look up at his enormous size while some of the kids are slack-jawed]
Kids
Good morning, Mr. Kimble.
Kimble
Good morning.
Miss Schlowski
They're all yours. I'll be watching you.
[leaves the classroom as Kimble scans the children]
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Classroom Tensions Escalate Before Break Time
Assistant to Miss Schlowski
Aren't you gonna break it up?
Miss Schlowski
No, two more days of this, then he'll quit.
Kimble
SHUT UUUUUUUUUUUUUUP!!! SHUT UP!! Shut up!! Shut up!
[furiously; all the kids turn around, clearly startled]
Kimble
No, don't start this.
[desperately]
Kimble
Oh, no...
[overwhelmed]
Kimble
ATTENTION! This is your new class mascot.
[everyone pauses as Kimble re-enters]
Boy
What happened to your dog?
Kimble
This is not a dog. This is a ferret.
Girl
What's a ferret?
Kimble
That's a ferret.
[showing them his ferret in a way]
Kids
Oh.
Lowell
If he bites you, you get rabies and you die.
Kimble
No, that's not true. He never bites.
Girl
Can I pet him?
Kimble
Sure, but one at a time, okay?
[one by one, the kids pet Kimble's ferret]
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