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You know, Tom Selleck started off a commercial, and look where he ended up.

Excuse me, I'm looking for me homeroom, please.

I don't have to audition for plays anymore.

I am the play.

You're the best music teacher in the school. The students need you.

Did you guys hear what happened to Donlon?

Don't come around anymore and stop following me around.

You can take your free time freely.

Party all the time.

You can use it making money.

Pitching every dime.

Celebrate. We're going to make our lives so much better.

I don't want to be late.

I just can't wait.

To get back to something new.

Again, something new.

You're feeling the changes in you.

Getting back to something new.

It feels so right.

I think I'm too. Hey, man, what's happening? How you doing? Looking good.

too, Danny. Look good. I stopped by to get my diploma. You know, Chris, I

thought it was really a shame you couldn't graduate with the rest of your

Macho dude like me, cap, gown, forget about it.

You must be the first guy in history to have failed health class. I didn't fail

health class, I just got an incomplete.

And for that, Mr. Hintzeck, I made you go to summer school.

What can I say? The guy's serious about hygiene.

Well, what are your plans now, Chris?

I don't know.

Become a major star, I guess.

Do you mind if I wish you luck?

Yeah, good luck. Thank you.

I'm going to miss this place.

Taught me a lot, Miss Grant.

I think I did okay considering what I had to work with.

Hey, wait a minute, wait a minute.

Well, I better get out of here and get my diploma before they decide not to

it to me.

But I'm going to make you proud of me, Miss Grant.

Honestly.

See you in class, Miss Grant.

Bye, Danny. Good luck, Chris.

You know, Leroy, I'm already proud of that boy.

Can you get a load of those, too?

They're just new, Reggie.

Remind you of anyone?

Oh, me. My first day here, I was so scared, and I was muddled, and

good -looking.

Reggie. Hi.

Feels good to be back, doesn't it? On the contrary, it feels like I've never

left.

Mrs. Berg.

When you get a chance, would you send... I think you bought Elizabeth Sherwood's

novel. Oh, Miss Sherwood sent me this copy from her new home in Maine. But

been so busy, I haven't even been able to pick it up. Oh, well, actually, it's

got some very fine writing. Yeah, but is it hot?

When you pick it up, make sure you're wearing asbestos gloves.

Oh, well, maybe I can make some time.

Excuse me. I'm looking for me home room, please.

Oh, I love your accent.

What accent?

Oh, you English is so clever.

Well, it's clever I could find me home room.

And your last name is?

Ware. Sorry. I can't tell you Ware until I have your last name.

No need to start around.

Me name's Ware.

Ian Ware.

You're putting me on.

It always sounds that way, but I'm not.

Poor boy.

I bet your life has been one trial after another.

Not really. You get used to it after a while, don't you?

What? No, love. Where?

Right.

Excuse me.

Pardon me.

You realize you're a lucky guy.

This is a great market.

I don't know, man. It seems to be my rock.

It's going to be weird not having you around here, man.

Hey, we'll still see each other.

You got that right.

Buddies forever.

Still don't seem right. You're missing out on graduation.

It's no big deal, you know.

But you should have been there. I mean, it doesn't seem official this way,

Chris. Would you stop talking about me? You're making me crazy. All right.

Hey, you still going to meet me for lunch?

I don't know, you know, that fool. Hey.

You don't want to miss out on that great cafeteria food now. Come on.

All right, but I'm only doing it for you, okay?

Great. All right, I've got to get in now. All right, I'll catch you later.

Well, if it is, she's going to have to apologize to my eyes. Hi, guys.

Reggie, what are you doing? You can't be auditioning for a play already.

Nicole, I realized something this summer.

I don't have to audition for plays anymore.

I am the play.

Hey, that's all right.

Where'd you learn how to play like that?

That's a little something my friend Mark showed me.

Your friend Mark must be pretty good.

I don't know how you feel, but I'd say Mark Knopfler's pretty good.

Knopfler.

All right, quiet down, everybody.

I said quiet down.

You must be Mr.

Sharofsky. Have I got a choice?

Hey, Mr.

Sharofsky, how was your summer?

It was very good, thank you.

And very quick.

Well, I spent mine working on this idea for this concept album I have, and I was

hoping perchance you could take a look at it.

Are they any good?

Well, I was hoping you could tell me.

Okay.

I'll see what I can do.

Yeah, whenever you get the chance. I mean, I really could use someone else's

opinion. You can stop selling, Mr. Velasquez. I said I'd do it.

Okay, here we are again.

Another year.

You know, I've been thinking.

This is your first day in school, and I'm sure you have all kinds of important

things to do.

That being the case, I've only one thing to say.

Class dismissed.

What's that all about?

What do you mean?

Congratulations, Mr. Donilon. You are now a graduate of the School of the

Thank you, Mr. Danforth.

Oh, Mr.

Donilon, I'm so happy for you.

And they said it couldn't be done.

Thanks, Mrs. Berger.

There's something wrong here. This thing is blank.

The real one will be sent in the mail in a couple of weeks. I'm sorry. I thought

you knew that.

I guess it's not important.

Oh, you must be very excited.

Going out on your own to win fame and fortune.

I can hardly wait to get started.

Now, that's the right attitude.

Well, Christopher, all the best. And remember, my door is always open if you

need me.

Reggie, everyone is staring.

This is working out much better than I thought.

Don't you feel just a little bit self -conscious?

Why?

Every performer needs an audience.

You call this performing?

Oh, Nicole, how many times do I have to explain it to you? Just explain it until

I understand it.

Okay, all I know is that it's supposed to be some type of performance art.

Right. Whatever that is.

I call it Iron Woman.

Nicole, look, there's a lot of different women inside of all of us.

For example, this morning, I woke up and I felt really intelligent, but frumpy.

You know, kind of like Margaret Mead.

I get it. You're pretending to be Margaret Mead.

No, I'm not pretending to be anybody.

I am who I am.

So do I call you Margaret?

Why don't you play me something really funky in that band?

You mean like Prince?

Yeah, play me some Prince.

Yeah, there you go.

Love that man.

Yeah, he's a nice bloke.

You don't know him?

Death? You know Prince?

We used to muck about in all the landing clubs together.

You know what I mean?

You kid.

Never.

Hey, everybody, could you cut the racket for a second?

Did you guys see what happened to Donald?

Just because you act like a viking doesn't mean you have to smell like one.

Beast.

And you feel like more than a man.

And cut.

And markers.

Okay, uh, let's move in for the product shot, guys.

Big five, bro.

What do you think, man?

I like the hair.

Hey, here's a question. Do you know those girls?

Linda and Maureen? He knows them by name.

You said acting was tough. Not me, man. My first audition and I get the job. And

I ain't even got an agent.

Talk about luck, man. That ain't luck, man. It's talent.

Man, they're talking about making a whole series of these commercials.

Hey, Donnelly, you know, that's good money.

Wrong, Emmett Tuller. That's great money. You know, Tom Selleck started off

commercial. And look where he ended up.

Hey, he's right. The man could be big.

Okay, Chris.

We're ready. We got the shot.

Look, I gotta go.

Ciao, huh?

Ciao.

Mr. Swarovski?

Something I can do for you, Mr. Velasquez?

Yeah, I was just wondering if you had a chance to check out the songs that I've

given you.

I'm afraid I didn't get around to it.

That's okay.

I'm sorry, Mr. Velazquez.

Perhaps you're better taken back.

No, no, no. You can hold on to them.

That really won't be necessary.

Trust me, Mr. Velazquez. I'm sure they're quite good.

Whatever you say.

Are you feeling all right, Mr. Sharofsky?

I feel fine.

I just thought, you know, if there was anything wrong... I've never felt

Glad to hear it.

Mr. Velasquez, thanks for asking.

What's up, Chris?

How you doing?

Great, man.

Look, some of the guys are coming over tonight because my commercial's abused.

I'd like you to be there.

Doing pretty good in this big, bad world, huh? You know how that is.

Yeah, I do know how it is. It's not that easy, either.

It ain't that tough.

Not when you're ready. And when you leave this school, man, you're ready.

Yeah, tell me about it.

Look, hey, I didn't mean it like that. Hey, no problem.

I know I'm going to get my shot. I just got to wait and have patience.

There you go, patience. Man, that's the key.

That's what I just said.

Because believe me, man, it's worth it.

It is. It is worth it.

Chris, oh, baby, these pictures are excellent.

Did you deal with leather? It must have cost you a fortune.

Yeah, but it's worth it. You see, when I go in on an interview, they take one

look at my portfolio and know that I'm a professional.

Let me tell you something, Chris. I really like this place.

Hey, I didn't do that.

I can hardly afford the rent, all right?

Hey, man, don't you know it's hip to be a struggling artist?

Oh, who's struggling?

Once my residual checks start pouring in, I'll be able to fix this place up

nice and pay the rent.

$7 .58, buddy.

All right.

Check it out. Television history is about to be made.

Just because you act like a Viking... Wait a minute, babe, is that you?

Doesn't mean you have to smell like... Are you sure we're on the right channel?

Beast? What's going on? When you feel like more... What happened to your

commercial?

I don't know.

Beast. More than a man's deodorant.

Being from England, I guess you never tasted a hamburger before. So in the

spirit of our two countries, this one's on us.

All right, love.

Boy, I don't know what to say.

Hey, don't say anything.

Welcome to America, kiddo.

Yo, Lou. You know, they have hamburgers in London.

They do?

Yeah. And I'd take that $3 .75.

Ha, come on. Hey, what do I know? I've never been out of the tri -state area

before.

Hi,

Chris.

Hey, good looking. What's happening?

Can I get you anything?

Yeah, yeah. What a refill.

Hey, where you been?

Yeah, man, don't you answer your phone messages anymore?

Look, I haven't been able to call you guys, but I've been real busy lately.

Don, what happened to your commercial? I can't find it anywhere. Hey, hey, hey,

this jerk director replaced Don with a friend. See?

That's what I hate about show business.

It's all like nepotism.

You gave me a job, Lou.

Yes, sweetheart, but you're my niece. It's different.

Look, Don, so you're not an overnight sensation.

Big deal.

Look at me. It took me years to hit the big time.

Hey, look, I'm already on my way. Sure you are. But until you get there, how

about taking a job here at the Lanes?

I'm no waiter.

I know that. Besides, I got a job all lined up.

Open call.

Actors 18 to 21.

Handsome. Intense. With dark curly hair and muscular build.

Must be able to sing and dance. Now, is that me or what? I came and I'd go for

it. Oh, you know it. Hey, Chris.

I just want you to know my office.

Oh,

Lou, don't worry about it. I'm going to take care of you.

I'm going to see you get front row seats opening night.

I love it.

Kid's not even a star already. He's getting obnoxious.

Hold it.

Hey, Chris!

All right, number 21.

That's me.

Audrey Hepburn, right?

Okay, don't tell me. Let me guess. But I'm close, right?

Maybe.

Cool.

Elegant.

Very sophisticated.

But beneath it all, he presents a childlike innocence.

In the background, a small orchestra plays softly, where the light shimmers

the French Riviera.

I like that.

Especially the part about the music.

I taught you to play the blues like that.

Simple.

B .B. King gave me the guitar.

Goddamn hammer, don't you ever quit?

What's wrong with him, then?

I've come 3 ,000 miles to attend his school, haven't I? And here all he does

ignore me. I mean, it's diabolical.

What do you care, anyway?

After all, you're the guy that knows Prince and B .B. King.

That's right.

And they all told me the same thing.

Ian said to me, if you really want to learn how to play guitar, there's only

man to feed, Benjamin Sharofsky.

So here I am, and there he goes.

And if you ask me, it's a bleeding shame.

Anything wrong, Mrs. Berg?

Oh, no.

I just finished Miss Sherwood's novel.

I just love the ending where the English teacher takes the poor boy to the prom

and then marries the boxing commissioner.

It was so touching.

I hear it's already been optioned for the movies.

Isn't that wonderful?

Miss Sherwood must be so happy to be finally doing what she always wanted.

That is wonderful, isn't it?

Miss Berg, may I borrow a sheet of paper, please?

Certainly.

Thank you.

Are you going to write a novel, too?

Actually, it's more of a declaration of independence.

Mr. Sharofsky?

Ah, Mr. Danforth, I see you got my note.

Indeed I did. I'm hoping it's some kind of joke.

On the contrary, I see nothing funny about it.

Neither did I. It says you want to take a leave of absence effective

immediately. That's correct.

But why?

Frankly, there's nothing to keep me here.

You're the...

Best music teacher in the school. The students need you.

I'm afraid I have nothing left to give them. Oh, that's not true.

You know, Mr. Darenforth, I've devoted 30 years of my life to teaching.

Now I'm simply burned out. There's no excitement, no surprises.

I feel no longer challenged by my students. Do you get the picture?

I'm sorry to say I do.

Good.

Believe me, it's time to call it quits.

I take it then you don't intend to return?

Figured you'd want this.

Hey, man, where'd you find this at?

We left it at Lou's.

Aren't you going to ask me to sit down?

Sure, sit down.

I just went by your house.

Why was your cousin moving the TV?

I sold it to him, you know. I don't have time to watch TV anymore.

I had the audition, though.

I think they like you. I'm expecting to fall back any day now.

You're kidding me. Yeah.

Danny, I'm kind of in a hurry.

Look, thanks for bringing this vital. I gotta get going anyway.

What's this chick doing in here?

A couple of us chipped in. We figured you could use some help with the rent.

Forget about it, all right? Hey, man, it's just a loan.

I told you I got a job lined up, man.

Chris, what job?

You didn't even go to the audition, man. I saw you walk away. What are you

doing? Follow me around, man? Spying on me? I'm just trying to help. Yeah, well,

I don't need your help. And I definitely don't need your money, okay?

Then why'd you sell your TV?

Chris, look, man. I'm your friend, remember?

Yeah, well, do me a favor, friend.

Don't come around anymore and stop following me around!

Jesse!

Jesse! Wait up, man! Hi, baby.

How are you? Good? Pretty good. Okay, good. We need a favor.

Seriously. Okay, name it.

About Reggie.

Yeah? You know that performance art thing she's been doing?

Where she dresses up like a different person every day? The girl is out, babe.

She's an actress. I don't know about... All we need you to do is talk to her.

And guys don't like girls with multiple personalities.

Can you do that for me?

She seems pretty normal to me.

Hey, Reg, what's up?

Reggie, is that you?

Of course it's me.

But who am I?

What do you mean, who am I? Who do you think I am?

I might be Higgins.

Wait a minute. What happened to I am woman?

Oh, Nicole, come on now. We're a lot of different women, but I've always been

Reggie.

Isn't that obvious?

She has to be putting us on.

Go on, Mr. Ware. Don't stop on my account.

I hear you're leaving the school.

The world gets around, doesn't it?

Look at it this way.

Your next music teacher will undoubtedly be a lot hipper than I am.

That's probably true.

You know, Mr. Ware, you obviously have a great deal of talent.

It's a shame you're willing to waste it on something as frivolous as bluegrass

and rock and roll.

Oh, Mr. Shirofsky.

I've given it a great deal of thought, and it's with deep regret that I've

decided to approve your leave of absence.

Later, Mr. Derrenfoot. Later.

He's quite good, isn't he?

Good. The boy's absence was brilliant.

I'll bet he would have been even better with your help.

This is the type of music he should be playing.

It would have been quite a challenge for you.

Well, if you'll just sign this form.

Must we do this now?

You don't want to.

Mr. Ware, we need to talk.

Right.

Now, what's all this about rock and roll being frivolous?

Please, let's stick to what's important.

Are you saying the Rolling Stones aren't important?

Now, look.

Your tempo in the beginning was a bit slow. I'd like to hear it again. You

Mick and Keith told me about you.

I'm waiting, Mr. Wendell.

For the last three years, I've been working my butt off, and all I got the

for is memories.

That is not true, Christopher, and you know it.

Man, I worked hard. I did everything you told me to do.

And where did it get me?

Hell, I can't even pay my rent. Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that. You know, maybe

you're right. Maybe you should quit.

Wait a minute, wait a minute. I didn't say anything about quitting.

I just want a job. Well, who doesn't? What did you expect? That you were going

to get out of school and a job was going to be waving your name, waiting for you

somewhere? No, of course not. Well, I'm glad to hear that.

Honey, look.

I've seen so many of my students graduate and go through the same thing.

That fear, that self -doubt.

It is scary trying to live up to such a big dream.

What'd they do about it?

Well, the truth is, most of them quit.

What about the other ones? Didn't anybody make it? Sure, a few of them

Doing fine.

They were the ones that had that special magic that didn't give up just because

things got tough. And it wasn't always easy for them.

See, that's the trouble. I don't know if I have that special magic.

Christopher Donnelly, now all I've heard for the last three years coming out of

that little heart -shaped mouth of yours is how great you are and how when you

get out of school you're going to be terrific at this and you're going to

out that and you're going to be fierce.

But this is the time for you to start proving some of that. I'm trying, Ms.

Grant. I'm trying.

I know you are.

And you know what?

I really believe that you can do it.

You do, Ms. Grant? I do. I really do.

You just got to give it some time, baby.

You can't expect to just walk right up to the throne and become the king of

Broadway.

I'll be breaking ground. I'll make my own.

No one could keep me down, they'll pray.

Cause when I'm breaking ground, I'll take their old ways.

And then I'll bury them under the ground.

Down the night sky, up with the sun.

Up on the top.

Must be sweet with all they got.

You still don't know just what it means to live a life complete and not have

teeth.

Good to see you, man.

I'm glad you called. Hey, here's the check. Now, this should get the landlord

off your back for a while, okay?

Come on.

Man, I ain't going to forget this. You hear me?

Isn't that what friends are for?

Yeah, I guess they like you whether you're a star or not, but I forgot.

Hey, come on. It's going to lose.

I don't know if I'll lose, man.

What's to know? Come on. Everyone's waiting for you. Let's go. All right?

Come on.

Good to have you back. Good to be back.

Hate to break this up, guys, but Uncle Lou, I mean the boss, he wants to see

you.

I'll be right back. All right.

So what happened, kid? I thought you'd be a showbiz legend by now.

I guess it's going to take a little longer than I thought.

What are you doing in the meantime? Starved?

It's just about the waiter's job. Hey, forget about the waiter's job. I don't

need a waiter.

I need a star.

A star?

That's right.

I'm offering you the headliner spot here at Delane's.

This is no one -shot deal. I'm talking steady work.

Look, Lou, I need a job to pay you. I know.

It's the part of the deal I need best.

A day? What are you, crazy?

A week.

Is that a deal?

Deal.

Hey, Donovan.

You tell anybody I'm paying you, and you're fired.

Thanks, Lou.

May I have your attention?

Hold it down, animals.

Okay.

Ladies and gentlemen, tonight we introduce a new headliner here at the

Now, this kid is sure to make a big one these days. When he does, he'll probably

forget all about us little people.

So while he's still a nobody, let's give a warm round of applause to the Julio

Iglesias of Luz Lanes, our own Chris Donnelly.

One, two, three.