Andrew
Yes, I think he did understand his students. I'm sure he was a very good teacher. A successful teacher. So...you illustrate with examples of Frank McCourt's life. And, I see, you illustrate with the Korean parody of Les Miserables.
Taplow
Yes. Soldier clean snow.
Andrew
Yes, they're shoveling snow in the video. I looked it up.
Taplow
Snow obstacle.
Andrew
Yes, I see. Humor and song. Two very useful...resources...in overcoming obstacles. "Humor is the best medicine."
- Taplow
You think that way? I surprise you think that way! You very serious guy.
Andrew
Do I seem humorless to you?
Taplow
looks uncomprehending
Andrew
Less means without. Humorless means without humor. You don't think I have a sense of humor?
Taplow
Yes.
Andrew
Meaning yes, I don't.
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So Taplow, do you read the comments I write on your papers?
Taplow
Comment?
Andrew
Do you look over the response sheet I give you for a guide?
Taplow
looks uncomprehending
Andrew
You're not the only one. I type up my comments so that you can read them. I know you can't read my handwriting. These days students can't read any handwriting because they never see anything but computer font. But I type my comments. Because I want to help you. I spend--in the past thirty
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