1 00:00:08,659 --> 00:00:10,479 My name is Brad Cohen 2 00:00:10,512 --> 00:00:11,931 But when I was a kid 3 00:00:11,971 --> 00:00:14,436 people called me by lots of names. 4 00:00:15,256 --> 00:00:18,196 My brother Jeff called me Dr. Bo Bo 5 00:00:19,431 --> 00:00:22,784 My mom called me ha..honey 6 00:00:25,527 --> 00:00:28,633 And the kids at school? Well, they called me everything. 7 00:00:28,835 --> 00:00:30,685 From spaz to freak. 8 00:00:31,522 --> 00:00:33,576 I didn’t have many friends actually. 9 00:00:33,617 --> 00:00:36,069 But I did have a constant companion 10 00:00:36,315 --> 00:00:38,786 I can barely remember a time when it wasn’t there. 11 00:00:44,456 --> 00:00:47,334 Now sometimes it wasn’t a problem for me. 12 00:00:54,395 --> 00:00:55,536 Other times..... 13 00:00:55,941 --> 00:00:57,083 It was. 14 00:00:57,269 --> 00:00:58,169 Drop Drop. 15 00:00:58,216 --> 00:01:00,343 - Drop what? - Drop books 16 00:01:00,555 --> 00:01:01,434 Stop it. 17 00:01:01,670 --> 00:01:03,216 Something scare you Brad now? 18 00:01:03,527 --> 00:01:04,081 Roll.... 19 00:01:04,381 --> 00:01:04,861 uh. 20 00:01:05,426 --> 00:01:07,078 Give me a leave baby. 21 00:01:07,161 --> 00:01:07,755 uh.... 22 00:01:07,971 --> 00:01:09,145 Fight! Fight! Fight! 23 00:01:10,458 --> 00:01:11,936 What is going on? 24 00:01:12,036 --> 00:01:12,916 Come on. Beat off. 25 00:01:12,949 --> 00:01:14,816 Stop. Stop that fighting right now. 26 00:01:14,928 --> 00:01:15,802 Come on.. Come on... 27 00:01:16,299 --> 00:01:17,975 Get back to class. 28 00:01:18,212 --> 00:01:20,044 Stop that nonsense. 29 00:01:20,158 --> 00:01:22,030 You are in big trouble this time. 30 00:01:24,204 --> 00:01:26,379 The girl fell in the mud and got dirty. 31 00:01:26,699 --> 00:01:29,434 one thing my constant companion and I agreed on 32 00:01:29,642 --> 00:01:31,767 was that we hated school. 33 00:01:32,354 --> 00:01:34,539 I couldn’t wait through I got out. 34 00:01:35,033 --> 00:01:36,078 No more home work... 35 00:01:36,186 --> 00:01:37,346 No more books... 36 00:01:38,040 --> 00:01:40,716 no more teachers` dirty looks. 37 00:01:43,309 --> 00:01:44,222 Stop. 38 00:01:47,532 --> 00:01:50,050 My companion first shoot off when I was Six. 39 00:01:50,204 --> 00:01:52,243 But it was used when I had an eight. 40 00:01:52,901 --> 00:01:55,035 Now the shrinks (Psychologists) said that just I was hyper. 41 00:01:55,082 --> 00:01:58,155 I made funny noises, nap and weird, to draw attention to myself. 42 00:01:58,426 --> 00:02:01,987 It was just a phase. I grow out of it and be normal... 43 00:02:03,893 --> 00:02:05,413 like everybody else. 44 00:02:11,605 --> 00:02:14,774 Through it all, my constant companion stuck with me. 45 00:02:15,320 --> 00:02:18,905 Now to my friends I am just regular old Brad. 46 00:02:19,438 --> 00:02:21,047 The guy who likes baseball. 47 00:02:21,314 --> 00:02:23,611 and loves cheesy 80`s music 48 00:02:24,278 --> 00:02:27,054 which they think is much weirder than the noises I make. 49 00:02:27,150 --> 00:02:30,152 "...... searching low" 50 00:02:30,507 --> 00:02:34,580 "Ba ba ba ba baby" 51 00:02:35,532 --> 00:02:39,583 "Don’t forget my number......" 52 00:02:40,068 --> 00:02:44,463 "Ba ba ba ba baby......" 53 00:02:45,159 --> 00:02:49,147 "Baby don't be stronger than a thunder..thunder..." 54 00:02:49,461 --> 00:02:53,872 "Ba ba...ba ba... baby...baby.." 55 00:02:54,565 --> 00:02:58,633 "Don’t forget my number..number" 56 00:03:10,881 --> 00:03:11,996 Good afternoon officer! 57 00:03:12,196 --> 00:03:12,923 Was I speedy? 58 00:03:13,156 --> 00:03:14,676 12 miles. Over the limit. 59 00:03:15,149 --> 00:03:16,249 St. Louis ha.. 60 00:03:16,427 --> 00:03:17,213 You’re tourist? 61 00:03:17,813 --> 00:03:20,291 Uh, no, I live in Atlanta, I just moved here. 62 00:03:20,474 --> 00:03:22,599 I guess I've little bit distracted. 63 00:03:25,753 --> 00:03:27,073 So ... you’ve been drinking? 64 00:03:27,597 --> 00:03:31,530 No. No. Sir, I.. I have 'Tourette syndrome'. 65 00:03:32,244 --> 00:03:33,098 Take it easy sir 66 00:03:33,611 --> 00:03:34,837 I need you to sign here. 67 00:03:36,301 --> 00:03:38,109 So what kind of job you look for? 68 00:03:38,311 --> 00:03:39,342 Teaching. 69 00:03:39,711 --> 00:03:40,564 I gonna be a teacher 70 00:03:45,746 --> 00:03:46,506 uha.. 71 00:03:46,846 --> 00:03:48,591 I get there look a lot. 72 00:03:49,927 --> 00:03:52,327 But I never allowed to get in. 73 00:04:10,054 --> 00:04:12,792 I see you've got a B. A. from Bradley University 74 00:04:12,873 --> 00:04:15,803 - That's in Illinois, isn't it? - Yes Madam. 75 00:04:16,154 --> 00:04:17,574 Graduated cum laude 76 00:04:17,849 --> 00:04:19,743 High recommendations 77 00:04:20,560 --> 00:04:23,977 You are a student teaching avals are outstanding. 78 00:04:24,231 --> 00:04:25,431 Excellent! 79 00:04:25,691 --> 00:04:28,037 What made you decide to go into teaching? 80 00:04:28,935 --> 00:04:30,401 It’s all I`ve ever wanted to do, 81 00:04:30,501 --> 00:04:32,315 Actually I was born to teach. 82 00:04:33,281 --> 00:04:34,681 Why did you choose Atlanta? 83 00:04:34,718 --> 00:04:36,398 I mean Missouri is your home. 84 00:04:36,584 --> 00:04:37,564 Yeah. No I’m.... 85 00:04:37,991 --> 00:04:39,165 I think it's because I’m Braves fan ... 86 00:04:39,745 --> 00:04:40,578 so ... aa.... 87 00:04:42,442 --> 00:04:45,008 Georgia honoured my Illino is teaching certificate . 88 00:04:45,095 --> 00:04:46,974 Plus, I fell in love with Atlanta. 89 00:04:47,060 --> 00:04:48,399 When I worked down here as a camp counselor 90 00:04:48,439 --> 00:04:49,860 I live here now. 91 00:04:50,424 --> 00:04:52,958 So live my dad and my step mom. 92 00:04:55,622 --> 00:04:58,085 Well, its nice to have family here too. 93 00:04:58,269 --> 00:04:59,806 Give you support. 94 00:05:01,819 --> 00:05:03,946 Maybe we should talk about the elephant. 95 00:05:05,591 --> 00:05:06,205 Elephant? 96 00:05:06,298 --> 00:05:07,793 In this room ... my Tourette. 97 00:05:08,288 --> 00:05:11,433 No, the Americans with disabilities Act doesn’t allow me to ask. 98 00:05:11,473 --> 00:05:13,540 I know. But I would like to tell you 99 00:05:13,821 --> 00:05:16,255 Just like I tell the kinds in my classes. 100 00:05:16,600 --> 00:05:18,827 You see, I explain to the that its a brain thing. 101 00:05:19,006 --> 00:05:22,071 That causes middle. Make the strange noises they are like....sneezes. 102 00:05:22,202 --> 00:05:24,079 Irrepressible when you have to... 103 00:05:24,585 --> 00:05:25,439 ...you have to. 104 00:05:25,656 --> 00:05:26,834 How do they react? 105 00:05:26,981 --> 00:05:28,627 Once they understand, its fine thing. 106 00:05:28,795 --> 00:05:31,179 It never cause a problem in the class room. 107 00:05:32,740 --> 00:05:34,023 All I want is a chance. 108 00:05:34,430 --> 00:05:38,403 Just give me the interview and let me prove to them that I can do the job. 109 00:05:38,942 --> 00:05:43,035 The Americans with Disabilities Act says I`m entitled to a chance. 110 00:05:49,972 --> 00:05:50,598 Ron! 111 00:05:51,162 --> 00:05:52,335 They have to go? 112 00:05:53,003 --> 00:05:53,609 Aaaa..... 113 00:05:53,736 --> 00:05:56,681 You know ... Who wants a teacher that barks like a dog? 114 00:05:56,861 --> 00:05:58,948 You should try another line of work. 115 00:05:59,126 --> 00:06:00,433 Are you serious? 116 00:06:01,978 --> 00:06:04,021 Didn’t they look at your résumé? 117 00:06:05,651 --> 00:06:07,451 Aah..... You’re kidding me. 118 00:06:07,575 --> 00:06:09,835 They are setting up some interviews with school principals. 119 00:06:09,909 --> 00:06:10,636 Fantastic! 120 00:06:10,749 --> 00:06:11,256 when? 121 00:06:11,309 --> 00:06:13,062 Eh...I do not know. I got to wait for the call. 122 00:06:13,127 --> 00:06:14,800 Get change and we get to go celebrate. 123 00:06:14,874 --> 00:06:15,959 Haven’t you got a date? 124 00:06:16,133 --> 00:06:17,653 Eh... she.. she’s got a friend. 125 00:06:18,150 --> 00:06:19,841 It is about time you start meeting girls. 126 00:06:19,928 --> 00:06:22,215 I cann`t focus on dating right now. 127 00:06:22,475 --> 00:06:24,912 Has anybody told you that you’re obsessive? 128 00:06:25,140 --> 00:06:28,333 Aa... Only every shrink I've ever saw. 129 00:06:29,734 --> 00:06:31,520 Have fun focusing. 130 00:06:33,535 --> 00:06:35,548 Oh, Your dad called again. 131 00:06:36,977 --> 00:06:38,692 May be you should came back, 132 00:06:39,338 --> 00:06:40,039 you know. 133 00:06:40,972 --> 00:06:42,583 I will see you letter. 134 00:06:45,104 --> 00:06:46,536 Returning dad’s call? 135 00:06:46,811 --> 00:06:47,351 Eh.. 136 00:06:47,558 --> 00:06:49,084 I had to prepare for that. 137 00:06:49,771 --> 00:06:52,444 See mom and dad had divorced when I was a little kid... 138 00:06:52,547 --> 00:06:55,167 and my relationship with dad has always been... 139 00:06:55,401 --> 00:06:58,819 Aaa.... lets just say complicated. 140 00:07:01,769 --> 00:07:05,595 I mean I wore out his patience like nails on a chock-board. 141 00:07:07,518 --> 00:07:10,961 It didn’t help that my brother Jeff was also a little hyper 142 00:07:11,220 --> 00:07:13,779 Dad said he is waiting get back to his home Atlanta 143 00:07:13,962 --> 00:07:15,515 He is waiting to say good bye. 144 00:07:15,689 --> 00:07:16,462 Byeeee 145 00:07:16,763 --> 00:07:18,591 You gonna make a mad! 146 00:07:19,072 --> 00:07:20,512 Come on, race. 147 00:07:20,651 --> 00:07:22,808 Against the Green Dragon? You gotta be kidding. 148 00:07:22,964 --> 00:07:25,557 Sucker. That’s you are. 149 00:07:40,117 --> 00:07:41,844 You go on a bike. 150 00:07:42,886 --> 00:07:43,779 See you Jeff. 151 00:07:48,459 --> 00:07:50,274 Hey.. that’s not fair 152 00:07:52,348 --> 00:07:53,936 You’re not gonna beat me. 153 00:07:54,306 --> 00:07:57,081 Oh! that’s not fair. 154 00:07:57,345 --> 00:07:59,018 You are on bike. 155 00:08:00,556 --> 00:08:03,409 Ok Guys, quit down guys, quit down 156 00:08:03,519 --> 00:08:04,792 We do have neighbours, you know. 157 00:08:04,900 --> 00:08:06,223 Come here. Did you see? I beat you. 158 00:08:06,270 --> 00:08:06,943 Ya... 159 00:08:07,137 --> 00:08:08,237 Calm down. 160 00:08:08,307 --> 00:08:10,697 Brad come here. Come on honey Focus. Will you? 161 00:08:11,038 --> 00:08:13,480 Come here. Come here. Stand here. Listen. Listen up. 162 00:08:13,534 --> 00:08:15,060 Focus please. Alright. 163 00:08:15,118 --> 00:08:18,868 I need you guys so do me a favour I want to make things easier for your mom.. 164 00:08:18,902 --> 00:08:19,689 Okay? 165 00:08:19,775 --> 00:08:21,667 You are driving her nuts. 166 00:08:21,763 --> 00:08:24,606 Guys, listen. hey.. hey.. Stop it. Brad. 167 00:08:24,993 --> 00:08:29,777 Help her around the house for most of all. let us stop obnoxious behaviour. Okay? 168 00:08:29,985 --> 00:08:31,902 Hey. Listen I mean it. 169 00:08:32,622 --> 00:08:35,642 okay? Quit the clowning your brother may think its funny but I do not. 170 00:08:35,716 --> 00:08:36,355 I can not help it. 171 00:08:36,402 --> 00:08:39,837 Yes, you can. Its nothing wrong with you. Little self-control would fix. 172 00:08:39,966 --> 00:08:40,799 Now stop it. 173 00:08:41,733 --> 00:08:45,879 Norman?- Yes? They will not stop the plane for you.- Okay. Alright 174 00:08:46,160 --> 00:08:47,367 Give me hug 175 00:08:47,647 --> 00:08:48,897 Aaa........ 176 00:08:51,227 --> 00:08:53,040 See you dad. Bye bye Jimin! 177 00:08:57,543 --> 00:08:58,883 I love you, dad. 178 00:08:59,090 --> 00:09:00,750 Love you, too my kid. 179 00:09:00,978 --> 00:09:01,738 And listen up. 180 00:09:01,858 --> 00:09:03,551 - We’ll stay my house next time. Okay? - Okay Dad. 181 00:09:03,745 --> 00:09:05,285 I'll get tickets to see the Braves Game. 182 00:09:06,531 --> 00:09:07,280 Brad! 183 00:09:07,400 --> 00:09:10,622 Remember we talked about. Self control. 184 00:09:10,842 --> 00:09:11,502 Alright? 185 00:09:14,563 --> 00:09:18,817 - Do you need any help Mom?- - Well, now that you mention it. 186 00:09:29,963 --> 00:09:33,456 After the divorce Jeff and I helped mom with a new business. 187 00:09:33,531 --> 00:09:36,214 Sort of a high class traveling boutique 188 00:09:36,725 --> 00:09:40,347 Well, may be help isn’t exactly the right word. 189 00:09:40,493 --> 00:09:43,272 Oh1 Ellen, these things are exquisite. 190 00:09:43,359 --> 00:09:47,001 You never found styles like these in St. Louis. 191 00:09:47,053 --> 00:09:49,721 That was directly from California Beverly Hills. 192 00:09:50,123 --> 00:09:51,750 This is what everybody wear. Look at. 193 00:09:51,989 --> 00:09:53,225 Boys. 194 00:09:53,472 --> 00:09:54,011 Boys 195 00:09:54,112 --> 00:09:54,992 Hide and Seek ? 196 00:09:55,145 --> 00:09:56,058 - Count - 1, 2, 3 ... 197 00:09:56,335 --> 00:09:59,975 Now Ellen, I don’t want to see anything from double digits. 198 00:10:00,114 --> 00:10:03,842 Honey! everything in California runs small. Go ahead. just try it on . 199 00:10:06,279 --> 00:10:08,568 Brad. Will you please calm down? 200 00:10:09,312 --> 00:10:11,672 Barking like a dog for goodness sake! 201 00:10:12,383 --> 00:10:15,803 Now look. Don’t take this in wrong way. You know I wouldn’t say this to you. 202 00:10:15,897 --> 00:10:21,464 We are friends. But have you considered an exorcist? 203 00:10:22,948 --> 00:10:27,076 You know ... I think you might accept that your size is 12. 204 00:10:27,419 --> 00:10:30,782 I cut the label if it makes you feel better. 205 00:10:36,939 --> 00:10:40,132 Its a new doctor. Lets just listen to what he has to say. 206 00:10:40,833 --> 00:10:42,819 You know what you have to say. 207 00:10:46,272 --> 00:10:48,392 Do you feel any anger toward your mother ... 208 00:10:48,686 --> 00:10:50,710 ...because of a divorce? 209 00:10:51,690 --> 00:10:52,979 No.....No.... 210 00:10:54,440 --> 00:10:58,133 Do you resent your father because he doesn’t live with you? hum? 211 00:10:58,960 --> 00:10:59,826 No. 212 00:11:01,494 --> 00:11:04,188 Do you blame yourself for the divorce matter? 213 00:11:05,398 --> 00:11:09,262 It happened when I was little kid. I cann`t even remember. 214 00:11:10,950 --> 00:11:16,081 Ms. Cohen, Brad has some serious denial issues regarding a divorce. 215 00:11:16,303 --> 00:11:20,551 What you need at home are some clear boundaries he needs to understand. 216 00:11:20,837 --> 00:11:22,626 that this behavior is totally unacceptable. 217 00:11:22,699 --> 00:11:25,888 And that... Ms. Cohen..... is your job. 218 00:11:25,969 --> 00:11:29,016 The hardest part was knowing how tough I made things for mom. 219 00:11:29,571 --> 00:11:31,229 I tried it best as I could for her. 220 00:11:31,262 --> 00:11:33,173 Make sure that you take my medications. yeah? 221 00:11:33,246 --> 00:11:34,157 And for dad 222 00:11:35,247 --> 00:11:36,240 Strike three! 223 00:11:37,332 --> 00:11:38,592 I played sports. 224 00:11:40,808 --> 00:11:43,029 In the ball-field I felt right in.. 225 00:11:43,278 --> 00:11:48,051 I mean everybody makes funny noises and has strange tics in a baseball game. 226 00:11:52,957 --> 00:11:54,364 Come on Bo Bo. 227 00:11:55,396 --> 00:11:56,296 Come on Hard on them! 228 00:11:57,770 --> 00:11:59,390 Come on Bo..Bo.. 229 00:11:59,785 --> 00:12:01,599 Get him out Brad, get him out! 230 00:12:03,086 --> 00:12:04,760 Come on. Brad, come on. 231 00:12:06,428 --> 00:12:08,521 Yes, great play! Come on! 232 00:12:20,551 --> 00:12:22,424 Thank you very much. Alright. 233 00:12:23,322 --> 00:12:24,826 Hey guys. 234 00:12:25,537 --> 00:12:27,498 I got some pretty exciting to tell you 235 00:12:28,060 --> 00:12:30,479 Honey, Don’t eat so fast you so you cant get the hiccups. 236 00:12:30,860 --> 00:12:33,759 - He’s always got the hiccups. - You're a hiccup. 237 00:12:34,193 --> 00:12:36,339 Listen, hey, would you just relax? 238 00:12:37,046 --> 00:12:38,460 Mom says you are not taking your medicine. 239 00:12:38,580 --> 00:12:39,827 How are you ever... 240 00:12:40,180 --> 00:12:43,114 how you ever can calm down if do not listen to the doctors pills prescription? 241 00:12:43,226 --> 00:12:44,359 Pills makes it worse. 242 00:12:44,413 --> 00:12:46,188 Oh, I see So your doctor now too. ha.. 243 00:12:46,260 --> 00:12:47,520 He is doctor Bo..Bo.... 244 00:12:47,614 --> 00:12:48,127 Shut up. 245 00:12:48,414 --> 00:12:49,714 Al right guys, listen guys 246 00:12:50,175 --> 00:12:52,755 I have a very important announcement to make. 247 00:12:52,922 --> 00:12:53,449 Guys. 248 00:12:54,180 --> 00:12:56,952 Guys. Alright that’s it. Go back to the car. 249 00:12:57,487 --> 00:12:58,514 I am still hungry. 250 00:12:58,654 --> 00:12:59,540 You know what would be nice? 251 00:12:59,748 --> 00:13:02,568 One day ...! without you acting up. 252 00:13:06,192 --> 00:13:06,918 One. 253 00:13:08,073 --> 00:13:09,171 Wait up, Dad! 254 00:13:30,162 --> 00:13:32,082 What’s an announcement, Dad? 255 00:13:32,397 --> 00:13:33,811 I've been seeing somebody. 256 00:13:34,125 --> 00:13:35,718 What do you mean seeing somebody? 257 00:13:36,077 --> 00:13:37,937 Her name is Diane and she... 258 00:13:38,130 --> 00:13:39,477 Brad please. 259 00:13:39,704 --> 00:13:41,158 Stop doing that. 260 00:13:41,961 --> 00:13:43,081 I cann`t. 261 00:13:45,748 --> 00:13:47,395 I mean nothing happened yet but... 262 00:13:47,943 --> 00:13:50,190 how would you guys feel about having a step mom? 263 00:13:50,544 --> 00:13:52,231 No way. 264 00:13:52,558 --> 00:13:53,641 We already have a mom. 265 00:13:53,748 --> 00:13:56,041 Well, now you gonna have two. 266 00:13:56,984 --> 00:13:59,125 I talked to mom about it. She is fine with it. 267 00:13:59,219 --> 00:14:02,819 She said... I said stop it. Just stop it. 268 00:14:07,465 --> 00:14:09,735 See I couldn’t really blame dad for losing it 269 00:14:10,088 --> 00:14:12,520 My tics drove him nuts. 270 00:14:12,840 --> 00:14:16,711 Because like my teachers he had no names for my strange behaviour. 271 00:14:17,635 --> 00:14:19,643 Except insufferable. 272 00:14:21,711 --> 00:14:25,869 Now somehow, I don’t know how I made ok grades 273 00:14:26,273 --> 00:14:30,075 But what would take a normal person an hour, took me two or three. 274 00:14:30,356 --> 00:14:31,457 I mean I loved learning. 275 00:14:31,516 --> 00:14:33,669 But I hated... hated reading. 276 00:14:34,026 --> 00:14:38,282 Trying to concentrate brought out the worst in my constant companion. 277 00:14:44,436 --> 00:14:45,250 Brad. 278 00:14:45,343 --> 00:14:47,310 Come up here please. 279 00:14:59,667 --> 00:15:02,894 I know you think you`re the class clown, but I have headache with you. 280 00:15:04,043 --> 00:15:07,187 I cann`t........ help it. 281 00:15:07,247 --> 00:15:08,570 That’s what you always say. 282 00:15:08,737 --> 00:15:10,673 I don’t wanna hear anymore excuses. 283 00:15:10,776 --> 00:15:12,692 You’re classmates are trying to study... 284 00:15:16,354 --> 00:15:18,834 ...and your clowning makes it impossible. 285 00:15:20,978 --> 00:15:21,971 Sorry. 286 00:15:22,111 --> 00:15:23,412 Don’t apologize to me. 287 00:15:23,684 --> 00:15:25,065 Apologize to them. 288 00:15:25,904 --> 00:15:27,098 Eyes up here, everyone. 289 00:15:27,271 --> 00:15:28,905 Sit up straight, please. 290 00:15:29,624 --> 00:15:31,908 Brad has something to say to you. 291 00:15:34,491 --> 00:15:35,851 I am sorry. 292 00:15:37,528 --> 00:15:39,433 That you cann`t study because of me 293 00:15:39,763 --> 00:15:41,066 And? 294 00:15:43,047 --> 00:15:47,831 You promise never to make anymore silly noises ever again. 295 00:15:54,051 --> 00:15:57,311 Promise to all making no more silly noises ever again. 296 00:15:59,355 --> 00:16:00,289 Take your seat. 297 00:16:00,515 --> 00:16:02,770 All of you back to your books. 298 00:16:12,702 --> 00:16:14,543 It is difficult to resist. May be for you, Ms. Cohen, 299 00:16:14,570 --> 00:16:16,643 I assure you that the teachers are at their wits end. 300 00:16:16,676 --> 00:16:19,169 I understand that... But I will... 301 00:16:19,230 --> 00:16:21,367 This will be a last chance 302 00:16:21,540 --> 00:16:24,050 I mean THE VERY last chance. 303 00:16:24,303 --> 00:16:25,023 Brad 304 00:16:26,037 --> 00:16:28,075 Look I sent for your mother 305 00:16:28,422 --> 00:16:31,762 because things are just going out of control for you. 306 00:16:32,238 --> 00:16:34,269 Now she is gonna take you on this day. 307 00:16:34,770 --> 00:16:35,864 You can come back 308 00:16:36,641 --> 00:16:37,744 I cann`t help. 309 00:16:38,015 --> 00:16:39,177 Sorry, what did you say? 310 00:16:39,252 --> 00:16:41,520 He said he cann`t help it. 311 00:16:41,733 --> 00:16:42,126 Right. 312 00:16:42,192 --> 00:16:44,374 What if he is telling the truth? hum? 313 00:16:44,440 --> 00:16:46,001 You got a right boy Ms. cohen. 314 00:16:46,111 --> 00:16:48,420 But making excuses cann`t help. 315 00:16:49,770 --> 00:16:52,383 Making excuses is not going to help. 316 00:16:52,628 --> 00:16:55,021 He needs to use this time, ask himself, this 317 00:16:55,103 --> 00:16:57,050 Brad. Hello. Lets go. Lets go. 318 00:16:57,233 --> 00:16:59,660 Why am I sabotaging myself. 319 00:17:00,793 --> 00:17:02,440 I do not care if they I expelled me. 320 00:17:03,011 --> 00:17:03,988 I hate that school. 321 00:17:04,015 --> 00:17:06,335 Well, is that school or another. 322 00:17:06,832 --> 00:17:07,858 Hate all schools. 323 00:17:07,972 --> 00:17:09,352 Why we are going here? 324 00:17:09,556 --> 00:17:11,192 To find some answers. 325 00:17:12,123 --> 00:17:13,522 I cann`t go in the library. 326 00:17:13,637 --> 00:17:14,842 They will throw me out. 327 00:17:14,990 --> 00:17:16,429 Please mom. 328 00:17:17,008 --> 00:17:17,635 Alright. 329 00:17:17,681 --> 00:17:18,328 Come here. 330 00:17:18,368 --> 00:17:19,667 Sit over here. 331 00:17:21,360 --> 00:17:23,903 Well, may be we are going down a wrong track. 332 00:17:23,963 --> 00:17:24,783 Who? 333 00:17:25,476 --> 00:17:26,829 All of us. 334 00:17:31,207 --> 00:17:32,547 Get off me. 335 00:17:33,769 --> 00:17:36,507 Chihuahua, Chihuahua. Ok you are really. 336 00:17:36,596 --> 00:17:37,943 Oh No. I am not really. 337 00:17:37,983 --> 00:17:39,676 I know you're busy Norman. 338 00:17:39,787 --> 00:17:41,647 But I really think that you should do this. 339 00:17:41,753 --> 00:17:44,199 Boys keep it down. I’m talking to your Dad. 340 00:17:44,240 --> 00:17:45,120 I wanna talk to.... 341 00:17:45,173 --> 00:17:47,100 In a minute. Keep it down. 342 00:17:47,542 --> 00:17:49,776 You know those teachers and Dr. 343 00:17:49,864 --> 00:17:51,624 To them it is all about bad heritage. 344 00:17:51,676 --> 00:17:54,394 Which of course comes down to me because I am the only one here. 345 00:17:54,654 --> 00:17:59,148 No. I am not blaming you, Norman. In fact I’m gonna stop blaming myself. 346 00:17:59,493 --> 00:18:03,266 I was talking to my friend and she thinks that doctors are missing something. 347 00:18:03,313 --> 00:18:05,379 I get to start medical books in the library. 348 00:18:05,432 --> 00:18:07,480 And I have been doing a little bit of research 349 00:18:07,799 --> 00:18:09,983 Stop saying he just needs a discipline, Norman. 350 00:18:10,166 --> 00:18:11,746 Nothing I do helps. 351 00:18:11,945 --> 00:18:15,535 He is out of control and I am at the end of my rope. 352 00:18:18,126 --> 00:18:20,364 Can I talk to Dad. 353 00:18:22,324 --> 00:18:23,777 Can you just wait a minute honey? 354 00:18:23,851 --> 00:18:24,697 Mom... 355 00:18:24,744 --> 00:18:26,585 Alright, give it back to me when you're done. 356 00:18:26,639 --> 00:18:28,179 What is it Jeffrey? 357 00:18:29,262 --> 00:18:30,246 Hey, Dad 358 00:18:32,299 --> 00:18:33,719 It was a great game. 359 00:18:33,953 --> 00:18:36,567 I got two base hits and a walk. 360 00:18:50,159 --> 00:18:53,265 Sorry because I caused so much trouble on. 361 00:18:53,604 --> 00:18:56,510 I want you to read something in this book I’ve found. 362 00:18:56,531 --> 00:18:59,544 Its a medical book that might explain why you make all those noises. 363 00:18:59,597 --> 00:19:00,997 I hate reading mom. 364 00:19:01,495 --> 00:19:02,700 Read. 365 00:19:06,458 --> 00:19:08,328 Tourette Syndrome. 366 00:19:08,641 --> 00:19:10,734 That that’s Brad, isn’t it? 367 00:19:11,134 --> 00:19:13,761 These ... noises ... and ....tics... 368 00:19:15,801 --> 00:19:17,694 I’ve surely to do more tests. 369 00:19:17,767 --> 00:19:21,404 But..you could be right, and we may have been headed down the wrong road, here. 370 00:19:25,856 --> 00:19:27,707 I have never actually seen... 371 00:19:28,040 --> 00:19:29,487 ...a case Tourette before. 372 00:19:29,865 --> 00:19:33,062 So at last my constant companion had a name. 373 00:19:33,397 --> 00:19:35,607 This says that there is no cure ... 374 00:19:35,820 --> 00:19:38,054 but that may have changed this is an old book. 375 00:19:38,182 --> 00:19:41,224 That hasn’t changed, Ms. Cohen. 376 00:19:42,414 --> 00:19:43,474 I'm really sorry. 377 00:19:43,580 --> 00:19:45,699 If are they still looking for a cure. Right? 378 00:19:45,793 --> 00:19:47,440 I mean they will find one more day. 379 00:19:47,508 --> 00:19:49,629 They have.... 380 00:19:55,159 --> 00:19:58,466 It’s okay, mom. Everything will be alright. 381 00:20:04,546 --> 00:20:07,131 See? There is a reason, Dad. 382 00:20:07,778 --> 00:20:10,181 I haven’t been weird on purpose. 383 00:20:10,875 --> 00:20:12,508 Listen up, Brad. 384 00:20:13,178 --> 00:20:14,800 I am... 385 00:20:17,726 --> 00:20:21,420 Alright...that’s all I wanted to say. 386 00:20:22,396 --> 00:20:24,007 Bye. 387 00:20:32,187 --> 00:20:34,491 Finally my dad believed me. 388 00:20:34,957 --> 00:20:38,488 But he never believed in me that I would succeed. 389 00:20:38,830 --> 00:20:40,728 That I could teach. 390 00:20:47,034 --> 00:20:48,929 Hello! This is Brad. 391 00:20:49,513 --> 00:20:53,692 A dog?Aaa yes yes madam that is... that’s my dog. Aha! 392 00:20:57,003 --> 00:20:58,289 Aaa... Okay. 393 00:20:58,343 --> 00:21:01,656 Yes. Yes I can there be 11:00 a.m. 394 00:21:01,749 --> 00:21:03,669 My very first interview. 395 00:21:03,902 --> 00:21:05,703 Great. That sounds great. 396 00:21:05,979 --> 00:21:07,716 Ok. Thank you. 397 00:21:09,330 --> 00:21:11,245 I tried not to overreact. 398 00:21:11,529 --> 00:21:12,991 I held in my tics. 399 00:21:13,251 --> 00:21:14,288 Yes! Yes! 400 00:21:14,834 --> 00:21:16,628 Waffle, yes! 401 00:21:22,083 --> 00:21:27,159 After the first call, I got two more. Three interviews with three principals 402 00:21:27,595 --> 00:21:33,105 Needless to say, my constant companion was more than a little enthusiastic. 403 00:21:40,591 --> 00:21:41,358 Hum! 404 00:21:43,715 --> 00:21:45,671 All I see that you have a bachelor degree. 405 00:21:46,136 --> 00:21:47,985 - Are you planning to get your Master? - Yes sir. 406 00:21:48,081 --> 00:21:49,310 As soon as I can. 407 00:21:49,493 --> 00:21:51,506 We don’t require for interview. Let hope. 408 00:21:52,290 --> 00:21:54,403 - But if you seriously about... - I am very serious... 409 00:21:54,561 --> 00:21:56,776 I wanna make teaching my life. 410 00:22:01,044 --> 00:22:02,444 I... 411 00:22:03,721 --> 00:22:06,649 I make these noises because I have Tourette syndrome. 412 00:22:06,688 --> 00:22:09,531 I would like to tell you about it. It’s a neurological disorder. 413 00:22:09,613 --> 00:22:12,006 Where my brain sends make signal to my body. 414 00:22:12,072 --> 00:22:12,991 It’s like sneeze. 415 00:22:13,039 --> 00:22:14,726 It’s irrepressible. 416 00:22:15,085 --> 00:22:16,846 However, in two week I will you call. Okay. 417 00:22:16,949 --> 00:22:19,442 Okay. Thank you very much. Take care. 418 00:22:21,073 --> 00:22:23,103 Well, strike one. 419 00:22:23,327 --> 00:22:26,438 But, like mom always says don’t ever give up. 420 00:22:29,098 --> 00:22:31,892 When I was little mom never stop researching. 421 00:22:32,197 --> 00:22:37,162 Because while there was no cure there might be ways to live a normal life. 422 00:22:41,378 --> 00:22:42,418 Church mom? 423 00:22:42,472 --> 00:22:45,777 Honey you are not gonna have to get a Bible lesson. 424 00:22:45,855 --> 00:22:47,944 It's just a support group. 425 00:22:48,721 --> 00:22:50,320 But we have to. 426 00:22:51,037 --> 00:22:54,131 You need to connect with other people who have Tourette. 427 00:22:54,211 --> 00:22:56,017 Find out who they live with it. 428 00:22:56,964 --> 00:22:57,650 Hey... 429 00:22:58,871 --> 00:23:00,012 Lets do it. 430 00:23:04,064 --> 00:23:05,711 I am not going in there ... 431 00:23:12,166 --> 00:23:15,252 I had never seen anyone with Tourette before. 432 00:23:17,193 --> 00:23:19,280 There were eye blinkers and nose stretchers.... 433 00:23:20,907 --> 00:23:22,956 ..foot stampers and neck chuckers.... 434 00:23:23,287 --> 00:23:25,612 ..some of them yelped and coughed. 435 00:23:26,412 --> 00:23:28,958 Is this what I looked like to other people? 436 00:23:29,241 --> 00:23:30,535 Come on Bo Bo. 437 00:23:30,745 --> 00:23:33,414 We have to learn. And start learning. 438 00:23:34,828 --> 00:23:37,553 The Americans with Disabilities Act gives us the right to do anything 439 00:23:37,586 --> 00:23:39,745 we go on a place we want to. 440 00:23:40,055 --> 00:23:41,735 But try to go to the movies. 441 00:23:42,013 --> 00:23:44,899 ..or consort or restaurant. 442 00:23:45,074 --> 00:23:47,531 The law does not mean anything when people yelling you to shut up. 443 00:23:47,564 --> 00:23:50,116 I come home, and my parents close the windows and blinds 444 00:23:50,190 --> 00:23:51,907 because they don’t want neighbour to see me... 445 00:23:51,980 --> 00:23:53,938 No one was even trying to be accepted 446 00:23:54,319 --> 00:23:57,345 The adults were out of work, the kids stayed at home. 447 00:23:57,783 --> 00:23:59,289 I knew one thing... 448 00:23:59,712 --> 00:24:01,372 I didn’t wanna be like that. 449 00:24:02,777 --> 00:24:05,684 Even his coaches and team wouldn’t accept him. 450 00:24:06,603 --> 00:24:08,115 Oh! I cann`t hear it. 451 00:24:09,009 --> 00:24:11,116 Of course yours home going too.. 452 00:24:11,736 --> 00:24:15,077 No. Brad goes to school like any other kid. 453 00:24:15,521 --> 00:24:17,455 These kids are like any other kids 454 00:24:17,542 --> 00:24:19,501 School is a waste of time for them. 455 00:24:20,374 --> 00:24:23,576 I got it in third grade, just to save my sanity. 456 00:24:25,900 --> 00:24:27,186 You want my advice. 457 00:24:27,926 --> 00:24:29,406 You will do the same. 458 00:24:33,063 --> 00:24:34,472 Lets go Bo Bo. 459 00:24:36,509 --> 00:24:39,849 They're supposed to be a support. But where is the support? 460 00:24:39,935 --> 00:24:42,055 Just hide away rest of your life? 461 00:24:42,157 --> 00:24:46,230 I am really sorry that I brought you here. Honey I just..Forget this. 462 00:24:46,477 --> 00:24:48,073 I don’t wanna forget this, mom 463 00:24:48,252 --> 00:24:49,958 people let Tourette wins. 464 00:24:50,028 --> 00:24:51,321 We never gonna do that. 465 00:24:51,503 --> 00:24:53,975 Its difficult to imagine that at the age of 12 466 00:24:54,020 --> 00:24:57,581 I would find a genuine philosophy to live by. 467 00:24:57,878 --> 00:25:01,438 But here was this, the defining moment 468 00:25:02,594 --> 00:25:05,567 To always face my adversity head on. 469 00:25:06,301 --> 00:25:09,730 When I went my next interview I decided to be even more up front. 470 00:25:09,789 --> 00:25:12,097 Get the Tourette theme out of the way first. 471 00:25:12,157 --> 00:25:14,947 And then dazzle them with my approach to teachings. 472 00:25:15,054 --> 00:25:17,656 ....very successful, in spite your Tourette. 473 00:25:17,826 --> 00:25:20,045 I worked very harder to become a best teacher I can be. 474 00:25:20,280 --> 00:25:22,073 Thank you for coming here. I will let you know. 475 00:25:22,170 --> 00:25:23,621 Thanks. 476 00:25:24,159 --> 00:25:25,939 So much should being a front. 477 00:25:27,126 --> 00:25:31,068 For my third interview I decided to avoid discussing my Tourette at all. 478 00:25:31,933 --> 00:25:35,674 Each week I like to send home a progress report to my students` parents. 479 00:25:36,061 --> 00:25:42,551 I like to give my students..through this they can interact in the classroom. 480 00:25:43,306 --> 00:25:46,924 But also keep to the parents closely involved. 481 00:25:50,050 --> 00:25:53,586 Ron it was a huge mistake not mentioning my Tourette. 482 00:25:53,648 --> 00:25:56,586 It was like, you know, I was trying to hide it. 483 00:25:56,660 --> 00:25:57,807 Fat chance. 484 00:25:57,873 --> 00:25:59,212 Okay. That’s the negative. 485 00:25:59,272 --> 00:26:02,098 Now the negative is that you get to stop stressing out. 486 00:26:02,171 --> 00:26:04,982 Stressing me out? But the positive is that... 487 00:26:05,109 --> 00:26:05,929 Hey! 488 00:26:06,000 --> 00:26:08,152 the others didn't seem to have a problem with it, right? 489 00:26:08,310 --> 00:26:08,830 I just.... 490 00:26:09,377 --> 00:26:10,561 I gonna wait for the call. 491 00:26:10,644 --> 00:26:12,870 The positive is you come out with me. 492 00:26:13,086 --> 00:26:15,006 My new girlfriend, she has a room mate. 493 00:26:15,067 --> 00:26:18,070 Would you stop trying to set me off 494 00:26:18,460 --> 00:26:19,833 When I am ready to date. 495 00:26:19,980 --> 00:26:20,704 I will date. 496 00:26:20,758 --> 00:26:22,743 Come on, she's heard all about you. 497 00:26:22,783 --> 00:26:24,510 And she still wants to meet you. 498 00:26:24,597 --> 00:26:26,986 Oh thanks. You’re kind. 499 00:26:27,039 --> 00:26:29,592 Listen, I want to relax. Okay And wanna watch the Braves. 500 00:26:29,739 --> 00:26:31,337 We all wanna watch the Braves 501 00:26:31,431 --> 00:26:32,864 Get changed 502 00:26:33,331 --> 00:26:35,205 "Someone like you.." 503 00:26:35,305 --> 00:26:39,219 Ron told me that you’re finding a job. How's it going?? 504 00:26:39,285 --> 00:26:40,953 Aah.. Pretty good! 505 00:26:41,316 --> 00:26:45,457 Except no one's hired me yet. I guess they`re all busy fighting get to me. 506 00:26:51,133 --> 00:26:52,280 You do this? 507 00:26:52,827 --> 00:26:53,793 I am impressed by this. 508 00:26:53,833 --> 00:26:54,213 You should be. 509 00:26:54,246 --> 00:26:56,856 I was not expacting this O.. 510 00:26:56,924 --> 00:26:57,786 That’s amazing! 511 00:26:57,840 --> 00:26:59,891 - But I’m pretty good. - You are. 512 00:27:02,035 --> 00:27:03,268 So you are really a sport fan? 513 00:27:03,369 --> 00:27:05,173 - Aa.. yes big fan. - Okay. 514 00:27:05,233 --> 00:27:08,305 Soccer..... Soft ball.....Tennis.. 515 00:27:08,570 --> 00:27:11,578 Yep.. I played a lot in college but not good enough for the pros. 516 00:27:11,652 --> 00:27:15,175 I hear that, because I wished I was good enough to him. 517 00:27:15,228 --> 00:27:17,596 - Who? - Him 518 00:27:20,088 --> 00:27:22,155 - Are you wanna be a mascot? - Hmm.. 519 00:27:22,629 --> 00:27:24,042 - His name is Homer. - Homer 520 00:27:24,607 --> 00:27:27,561 -And it’s a life long ambition. - Okay. Alright. 521 00:27:31,124 --> 00:27:33,257 Don’t look now. Don’t look now. 522 00:27:33,484 --> 00:27:35,859 There is a guys behind us and I don’t know what his problem is. 523 00:27:35,973 --> 00:27:37,552 He keeps staring. 524 00:27:38,419 --> 00:27:39,459 Aah.. 525 00:27:40,229 --> 00:27:42,356 I actually get that they look a lot. 526 00:27:42,974 --> 00:27:44,242 It's a look of envy. 527 00:27:44,320 --> 00:27:47,688 It’s thinking how can I make all noises like that guys? 528 00:27:50,505 --> 00:27:52,609 You’ve such a great attitude about your... 529 00:27:57,625 --> 00:27:59,835 Goodbye Homer. Bye. 530 00:27:59,915 --> 00:28:02,349 - Bye Ron. - Bye Bye. 531 00:28:02,439 --> 00:28:03,301 Bye Homer 532 00:28:04,980 --> 00:28:07,294 So that must have gone well. Ha? 533 00:28:07,418 --> 00:28:09,839 - Did you ask her out again? - Yes I Asked. 534 00:28:09,958 --> 00:28:11,778 Yes, but, it`s second date syndrome. 535 00:28:11,898 --> 00:28:14,358 You know, I'm a great guy, she had a lot of fun, but ... 536 00:28:14,524 --> 00:28:16,731 Your tics are just too cool for her. 537 00:28:18,155 --> 00:28:21,002 Actually, no, she says because my roommate's breath smells so bad. 538 00:28:21,055 --> 00:28:23,555 - What do you mean? - You know what I mean. 539 00:28:33,312 --> 00:28:34,512 This is Brad. 540 00:28:35,560 --> 00:28:36,507 Ahh, hey, Dad. 541 00:28:37,752 --> 00:28:42,251 Yeah, No Ron would be called that You know I've been so busy ... 542 00:28:44,008 --> 00:28:46,694 No. I haven’t had lunch yet. 543 00:28:48,036 --> 00:28:49,329 Alright. that sounds great. 544 00:28:49,909 --> 00:28:50,853 Where do you wanna meet? 545 00:28:51,880 --> 00:28:53,533 Lunch at Dad's work. 546 00:28:54,262 --> 00:28:57,139 He wouldn’t have to worry about my noises there. 547 00:29:01,825 --> 00:29:03,924 Let me know if you need more of these trusses. Okay? 548 00:29:03,985 --> 00:29:04,778 Alright. 549 00:29:05,170 --> 00:29:06,184 - Hey! - Hi Dad 550 00:29:06,277 --> 00:29:07,431 - See you found your way. - Yeah 551 00:29:07,444 --> 00:29:09,570 Let's grab lunch outside my office. Little more private. 552 00:29:09,623 --> 00:29:11,177 Alright. 553 00:29:12,764 --> 00:29:14,924 Dianne wondering when you're gonna come by. 554 00:29:15,345 --> 00:29:17,798 - I guess it has pretty busy with job hunt. - Have you got? 555 00:29:18,373 --> 00:29:19,673 Still interviewing. 556 00:29:22,484 --> 00:29:23,871 How’s that going? 557 00:29:24,431 --> 00:29:26,364 Are they giving you any trouble with your, uh...? 558 00:29:26,498 --> 00:29:28,171 You can say the word, dad, Tourette. 559 00:29:28,608 --> 00:29:30,978 Some of them are. Some of them aren`t. 560 00:29:33,803 --> 00:29:35,889 - And how is your money holding out ? - I am not asking you for money. 561 00:29:35,919 --> 00:29:38,176 I know that. You never ask me for anything. 562 00:29:38,400 --> 00:29:38,973 No. 563 00:29:39,020 --> 00:29:40,686 But if you ever do, get sure you know you get a job..... 564 00:29:40,727 --> 00:29:42,971 I am gonna teach there. Okay?. 565 00:29:43,378 --> 00:29:45,238 I can't let anything get in the way of that. 566 00:29:45,487 --> 00:29:46,194 Okay. 567 00:29:46,645 --> 00:29:50,179 I’m just saying that it is nothing wrong with keeping other options open in case things don’t work out. 568 00:29:50,419 --> 00:29:52,404 You know there are other things besides teaching. 569 00:29:52,424 --> 00:29:53,944 Not for me. 570 00:29:56,866 --> 00:29:59,301 Dad could never understand my optimism. 571 00:30:00,638 --> 00:30:02,592 Like, when I graduated to middle school.... 572 00:30:02,885 --> 00:30:04,798 I was really hopeful for things would be different. 573 00:30:04,937 --> 00:30:07,678 What’s a matter Brad? Eating alone? 574 00:30:07,698 --> 00:30:12,092 Make a fresh start. New school. New friends. 575 00:30:13,347 --> 00:30:14,562 ....and same result. 576 00:30:15,117 --> 00:30:17,255 Today we gonna talking about fractions. 577 00:30:17,734 --> 00:30:19,394 Fractions are your friends. 578 00:30:19,617 --> 00:30:22,338 We use fractions in everyday life...... 579 00:30:23,284 --> 00:30:25,199 ......you just don’t realize it. 580 00:30:25,415 --> 00:30:28,692 For example, say your mother bakes a pie. 581 00:30:28,755 --> 00:30:29,723 She cuts that ....... 582 00:30:32,232 --> 00:30:33,522 Cohen? 583 00:30:34,054 --> 00:30:35,964 Just go to the principal’s office. 584 00:30:40,568 --> 00:30:44,183 Not the best way to introduce myself to the Principal. 585 00:30:55,692 --> 00:30:57,729 What do you think the school`s for, Brad? 586 00:30:59,122 --> 00:31:01,913 - Sorry for disturbing the class. - You aren’t answering my question. 587 00:31:02,435 --> 00:31:04,053 What’s the school for? 588 00:31:05,487 --> 00:31:07,276 To educate. Isn’t it? 589 00:31:08,045 --> 00:31:10,649 To use knowledge to wipe out ignorance. 590 00:31:17,196 --> 00:31:20,008 The school orchestra has a concert this afternoon, do you plan to go? 591 00:31:20,035 --> 00:31:22,857 No Sir....my tics would ruin the music. 592 00:31:24,297 --> 00:31:26,192 I want you to be there. 593 00:31:58,017 --> 00:32:00,397 Everybody just keep your seats for a minute, please. 594 00:32:01,348 --> 00:32:04,124 Thank you. Enjoy the Concert 595 00:32:05,768 --> 00:32:06,641 Great job. 596 00:32:10,067 --> 00:32:13,220 Did you hear any noises during quite parts? 597 00:32:13,273 --> 00:32:14,299 Yes..... 598 00:32:16,297 --> 00:32:18,401 Yeah, Sure did I. 599 00:32:18,432 --> 00:32:20,039 The pretty annoying. Aren’t they? 600 00:32:21,480 --> 00:32:25,041 The person makes these noises is Brad Cohen. 601 00:32:31,712 --> 00:32:33,505 Come on, up here Brad. 602 00:33:11,362 --> 00:33:14,129 Do you like making these noises and upsetting people, Brad? 603 00:33:14,976 --> 00:33:15,836 No Sir. 604 00:33:16,596 --> 00:33:18,466 Then why do you do it? 605 00:33:20,741 --> 00:33:22,408 Because I have Tourette Syndrome. 606 00:33:22,811 --> 00:33:24,290 What’s that? 607 00:33:25,623 --> 00:33:29,375 It's something in my brain that causes me make rude noises. 608 00:33:31,055 --> 00:33:33,668 But you can control if you wanna, right? 609 00:33:34,017 --> 00:33:35,217 No......No Sir. 610 00:33:36,044 --> 00:33:38,185 - It’s a sickness. - Hum... 611 00:33:39,025 --> 00:33:40,952 Well, why cann`t you just get cured? 612 00:33:41,557 --> 00:33:43,084 There isn’t any cure. 613 00:33:46,859 --> 00:33:49,166 I don’t like making noises anymore.... 614 00:33:49,434 --> 00:33:51,207 ...then you like hearing them. 615 00:33:52,665 --> 00:33:54,494 That’s even worse when I get stressed, 616 00:33:54,534 --> 00:33:58,032 when you do not accept that I cann`t stop them. 617 00:33:58,452 --> 00:34:02,868 But..when I feel accepted, not so bad. 618 00:34:04,684 --> 00:34:05,710 What can we do? 619 00:34:07,397 --> 00:34:10,113 And I mean everyone in this school. 620 00:34:13,523 --> 00:34:15,763 What can we do to help you, Brad? 621 00:34:18,953 --> 00:34:21,716 I just wanna be treated like everybody else. 622 00:34:26,563 --> 00:34:27,580 Good job! 623 00:34:28,247 --> 00:34:29,240 You may sit down. 624 00:35:05,172 --> 00:35:07,936 A few words....A little education... 625 00:35:08,401 --> 00:35:12,283 ....and it was like opening a door through a brand new world. 626 00:35:23,827 --> 00:35:28,137 Now someday, somewhere I knew Tourette or no Tourette 627 00:35:29,049 --> 00:35:31,528 I was going to be a teacher. 628 00:35:37,371 --> 00:35:38,314 I had no choice. 629 00:35:38,361 --> 00:35:41,502 But to prove Tourette would never get the best way 630 00:35:41,668 --> 00:35:44,368 If I quit, I would be agreeing everyone.... 631 00:35:44,444 --> 00:35:48,257 who had ever told me I was barking up the wrong tree. 632 00:35:50,799 --> 00:35:51,372 Hum..... 633 00:35:52,731 --> 00:35:53,250 hum. 634 00:35:53,601 --> 00:35:54,728 I am sorry about it. 635 00:35:54,769 --> 00:35:56,349 For air conditioning now. 636 00:35:56,405 --> 00:35:57,559 Supposed to be fixed now? 637 00:35:57,628 --> 00:35:59,197 No. It doesn’t concern. 638 00:36:00,912 --> 00:36:04,233 Well you’re resume looks okay. 639 00:36:04,279 --> 00:36:06,805 And we do have an opening in 5th grade. 640 00:36:08,013 --> 00:36:08,972 Okay. 641 00:36:09,017 --> 00:36:13,507 But I do have to tell you this is a tough place to work. 642 00:36:13,549 --> 00:36:16,054 We get some really hard cases. 643 00:36:16,268 --> 00:36:18,198 Well I’ll take that as a challenge. 644 00:36:18,245 --> 00:36:19,990 I don’t think that any kid is hopeless. 645 00:36:20,019 --> 00:36:22,871 Nearly all wanna learn. You cann`t give up. Let me just... 646 00:36:23,143 --> 00:36:24,330 Get to find around a way to teach them. 647 00:36:24,413 --> 00:36:26,939 Ahh, you got something stuck in your throat? would you like a drink? 648 00:36:27,059 --> 00:36:29,596 I have Tourette Syndrome. I like to tell you.... 649 00:36:29,630 --> 00:36:30,839 Tourette? Isn’t.... 650 00:36:31,059 --> 00:36:32,845 That you yell out obscenities. 651 00:36:32,887 --> 00:36:35,526 That is coprolalia. It’s a rare symptom. 652 00:36:35,565 --> 00:36:37,457 that a small percentage of people with Tourette's have. 653 00:36:37,497 --> 00:36:40,495 Okay. Listen. Did it not tell me that you are gonna be handicap 654 00:36:41,509 --> 00:36:44,202 How do expect to handover a bunch of wild students.... 655 00:36:44,223 --> 00:36:45,613 with handicap like you ? 656 00:36:45,686 --> 00:36:46,394 Well... 657 00:36:47,352 --> 00:36:48,318 .... by educating them. 658 00:36:48,632 --> 00:36:50,856 I let them know that it’s ok to talk about it. 659 00:36:50,957 --> 00:36:54,224 These students would laugh at you. 660 00:36:56,639 --> 00:36:57,374 Aaa..... 661 00:36:58,972 --> 00:37:00,789 Not..Not when they understand it’s simply.... 662 00:37:00,820 --> 00:37:04,449 Okay. I have seen teacher with disabilities before . 663 00:37:04,698 --> 00:37:06,735 And never with what you get. 664 00:37:07,429 --> 00:37:10,869 I just don’t see how you could ever teach a class. 665 00:37:12,927 --> 00:37:14,060 I can teach. 666 00:37:14,665 --> 00:37:17,196 Look at my resume. Look at it. 667 00:37:17,185 --> 00:37:18,916 Okay. I was very successful student. 668 00:37:18,957 --> 00:37:20,433 My Tourette never posed a problem. 669 00:37:21,777 --> 00:37:22,486 I can teach. 670 00:37:22,520 --> 00:37:25,679 A bottom line, I need somebody now for the 5th grade 671 00:37:26,895 --> 00:37:28,818 (If) you want teach here... 672 00:37:28,867 --> 00:37:32,796 ...you gonna have to refrain from making these noises in class. 673 00:37:36,995 --> 00:37:38,805 Thank you very much for the interview. 674 00:37:39,285 --> 00:37:40,595 But don’t you want a job? 675 00:37:40,615 --> 00:37:41,961 Yes, Actually. 676 00:37:41,974 --> 00:37:43,655 I want it really bad. 677 00:37:43,666 --> 00:37:44,722 But I would never.... 678 00:37:44,722 --> 00:37:46,874 ....ever work for man who doesn’t care about his students 679 00:37:47,120 --> 00:37:50,568 So I take my port folio and take no more your time 680 00:37:51,619 --> 00:37:53,246 You got a great boss. 681 00:38:46,567 --> 00:38:48,540 It was the worst interview I ever had. 682 00:38:48,601 --> 00:38:51,354 All he could see when he looked at me was my Tourette's. 683 00:38:51,638 --> 00:38:52,971 If all any of them see. 684 00:38:53,029 --> 00:38:55,983 Well, honey if they cann`t see what a great teacher you would be. 685 00:38:56,056 --> 00:38:58,219 That is their failure not yours. 686 00:38:58,273 --> 00:39:00,791 Well, it should seem like my failure. 687 00:39:02,218 --> 00:39:05,558 Well... If you say so... you know what.... 688 00:39:06,052 --> 00:39:08,182 Why don’t you just throw the and come home? 689 00:39:08,263 --> 00:39:10,350 - I’ll buy you a ticket. - I am not saying that. 690 00:39:10,448 --> 00:39:12,064 Really? But sounds like that what you saying. 691 00:39:12,098 --> 00:39:14,232 It sounds like you `re letting Tourette win. 692 00:39:14,258 --> 00:39:16,312 I am not letting Tourette win. 693 00:39:16,331 --> 00:39:18,278 - Really? - Yes, Really! 694 00:39:18,625 --> 00:39:20,575 Look. I never gonna give up. Just... 695 00:39:22,218 --> 00:39:23,898 I have to find a right school. 696 00:39:24,172 --> 00:39:26,992 You will Bo Bo...... You will. 697 00:39:32,785 --> 00:39:35,098 So I decided it wasn’t Tourette. 698 00:39:35,162 --> 00:39:37,298 I just hadn’t found a right school yet. 699 00:39:37,571 --> 00:39:41,952 I would keep working and I wasn’t quitting until I found that Principal. 700 00:39:42,569 --> 00:39:46,229 I made a map of every school where I hadn’t interviewed. 701 00:40:14,656 --> 00:40:17,669 If the principal wasn’t in, I gave my resume to a secretary 702 00:40:17,849 --> 00:40:21,198 ...or and asked them to drop it off when the principal returned 703 00:40:21,243 --> 00:40:24,422 I didn’t care. I needed a job. 704 00:40:30,267 --> 00:40:33,156 I wasn’t gonna stop until I had. 705 00:40:35,789 --> 00:40:38,289 you will be starting at the bottom but that’s not a big deal. 706 00:40:38,319 --> 00:40:40,829 That's where I started, and nearly worked 7 to 4. 707 00:40:40,935 --> 00:40:44,661 I told you this is only part time, I need keep my morning open for interviews. 708 00:40:44,693 --> 00:40:47,226 - I thought your school had started. - No. Not at all. 709 00:40:47,528 --> 00:40:49,328 Well, we'll see what happens. 710 00:40:49,785 --> 00:40:53,277 Here are tools for trainee. At least for the time being. 711 00:40:53,364 --> 00:40:54,853 Like I said, from below. 712 00:40:54,940 --> 00:40:58,410 But every job is important here and know where you can like it. 713 00:40:58,466 --> 00:41:01,360 - And as your time begin ... - Do not you hear what I just said? 714 00:41:01,844 --> 00:41:04,803 I only work here until I get a teaching job. 715 00:41:06,366 --> 00:41:08,997 All that stuff has to go to dumpster. 716 00:41:11,790 --> 00:41:13,616 The hiring season was ending. 717 00:41:13,866 --> 00:41:17,257 My interviews had dried up. School had started. 718 00:41:17,537 --> 00:41:20,913 I was running out of time and money and hope. 719 00:41:20,997 --> 00:41:22,477 "DOOR BELL RINGS" 720 00:41:30,939 --> 00:41:31,717 Dianne. 721 00:41:32,229 --> 00:41:35,581 I gave up on you ever come to me so I just came to you. 722 00:41:35,749 --> 00:41:36,709 Are you busy? 723 00:41:37,674 --> 00:41:41,683 It was my step mom Dianne,who was trying to build bridges with Bo Bo. 724 00:41:42,043 --> 00:41:44,275 Your dad built his business with his own hands, 725 00:41:44,309 --> 00:41:46,755 You cannot blame him for wanting you to be part of it participate. 726 00:41:47,444 --> 00:41:48,758 You just be your dad. 727 00:41:50,167 --> 00:41:51,474 He wants you in his life. 728 00:41:56,061 --> 00:41:57,639 So, how do you like Atlanta? 729 00:41:57,888 --> 00:41:59,238 Do you meet any nice girl? 730 00:42:01,945 --> 00:42:04,978 I'm just saying all the right things, huh? 731 00:42:05,720 --> 00:42:06,820 Let me give you a refill. 732 00:42:07,163 --> 00:42:08,610 Brad... Brad... 733 00:42:11,226 --> 00:42:12,652 Your dad loves you.... 734 00:42:13,675 --> 00:42:14,735 ..so much. 735 00:42:17,409 --> 00:42:19,210 you just do not want to see get hurt. 736 00:42:20,440 --> 00:42:24,557 The only thing that hurt is the fact that he has never accepted who I am. 737 00:42:24,916 --> 00:42:28,397 See, he’s got this idea for a perfect son who is normal.... 738 00:42:28,458 --> 00:42:29,633 ...and does normal things. 739 00:42:29,666 --> 00:42:31,684 Well, I never gonna be normal. 740 00:42:32,014 --> 00:42:35,084 Or may be that’s not his idea, Brad. 741 00:42:35,699 --> 00:42:36,946 May be that’s yours. 742 00:42:37,465 --> 00:42:40,371 You’re right. You are not normal. 743 00:42:41,271 --> 00:42:43,189 You have the gift.... 744 00:42:44,298 --> 00:42:45,412 .....to teach. 745 00:42:48,663 --> 00:42:51,616 And it’s not in spite of your Tourette.... 746 00:42:55,615 --> 00:42:57,271 .....it’s because of it. 747 00:43:03,935 --> 00:43:05,295 I have to go. 748 00:43:21,977 --> 00:43:24,330 TELEPHONE RINGS 749 00:43:29,074 --> 00:43:30,357 Hello, it’s Brad. 750 00:43:30,998 --> 00:43:33,931 Aaa.... Yes. That’s a sheepdog. 751 00:43:34,195 --> 00:43:34,635 Aa.. ha... 752 00:43:35,729 --> 00:43:37,659 Yep, Brad... Brad Cohen. 753 00:43:39,511 --> 00:43:41,611 10 o’clock is perfect for me. 754 00:43:42,626 --> 00:43:43,346 Absolutely. 755 00:43:43,773 --> 00:43:44,913 Okay. Great! 756 00:44:08,719 --> 00:44:10,242 You must be Brad Cohen. 757 00:44:11,666 --> 00:44:12,079 Aa.. ha.. 758 00:44:13,209 --> 00:44:15,473 I'm Jim Ovbey I'm the Principal around here. And... 759 00:44:15,494 --> 00:44:16,087 Nice to meet you. 760 00:44:16,109 --> 00:44:18,460 - Hillary Straka. Assistant principal. - Hello. 761 00:44:18,541 --> 00:44:19,935 Come on in the office, Brad. 762 00:44:20,062 --> 00:44:22,869 We heard you coming all the way from the parking lot 763 00:44:23,591 --> 00:44:25,525 You have been making the round. 764 00:44:25,796 --> 00:44:27,643 25 schools so far. 765 00:44:27,743 --> 00:44:28,437 - And.... 766 00:44:28,557 --> 00:44:30,220 - Here, here is my resume. - Oh here? Oh... 767 00:44:30,294 --> 00:44:33,477 We can look at that I mean, Brad, just come on in and...... 768 00:44:33,628 --> 00:44:35,317 Tell us why do you wanna be a teacher? 769 00:44:35,385 --> 00:44:36,558 Okay. 770 00:44:37,761 --> 00:44:40,055 Well, its a hope. 771 00:44:40,100 --> 00:44:43,323 It’s what I always wanted to be ever since I was in the school. 772 00:44:43,363 --> 00:44:45,803 You must have pretty inspired in teachers. 773 00:44:45,823 --> 00:44:48,818 Well, I had an inspiring principal Mr. Mayer. 774 00:44:48,924 --> 00:44:50,645 But my teachers,.. 775 00:44:50,799 --> 00:44:54,666 ..they really only inspired me to be gonna teachers they never were. 776 00:44:55,502 --> 00:44:57,104 What kind of teacher is that? 777 00:44:58,471 --> 00:45:02,168 One who makes possible for kid for learn even if he’s different. 778 00:45:03,358 --> 00:45:06,858 In a way that.... the best teacher I ever had was my Tourette. 779 00:45:07,862 --> 00:45:10,507 - You don’t have to talk about. - No No it’s okay. 780 00:45:10,707 --> 00:45:12,347 I make a point of being open about it. 781 00:45:12,758 --> 00:45:15,251 It’s a never out of my students. 782 00:45:15,485 --> 00:45:18,074 They can ask me anything they want about, anytime. 783 00:45:18,522 --> 00:45:21,068 You must get some pretty interesting questions. 784 00:45:21,148 --> 00:45:24,995 Oh! Ya.., sometimes it gets really personal. 785 00:45:25,380 --> 00:45:28,652 I hope this question is not too personal, Brad. 786 00:45:31,036 --> 00:45:33,436 Do you make those noises in your sleep? 787 00:45:34,904 --> 00:45:35,751 I don’t know. 788 00:45:36,731 --> 00:45:38,457 I am asleep. 789 00:45:40,999 --> 00:45:43,296 No. No. I don’t tic in my sleep. 790 00:45:43,330 --> 00:45:45,941 When I am relax the noises give a little bit of break.... 791 00:45:46,448 --> 00:45:47,681 ....like just now. 792 00:45:48,700 --> 00:45:52,401 Okay Brad. I wanna hear more about your teaching philosophy. 793 00:45:52,975 --> 00:45:55,430 I would love to tell you about my teaching philosophy. 794 00:45:55,626 --> 00:45:58,206 We talked for nearly two hours. 795 00:45:58,358 --> 00:46:01,301 It was the best interview I ever had. 796 00:46:02,247 --> 00:46:04,269 Well, Brad it was a pleasure to meet you. 797 00:46:04,324 --> 00:46:05,319 Yeah.. Me too. Me too. 798 00:46:05,354 --> 00:46:07,806 There are still many teachers to interview.. 799 00:46:07,853 --> 00:46:09,893 ...but I'll let you know what we made a decision. 800 00:46:09,930 --> 00:46:11,028 Okay. Great 801 00:46:11,188 --> 00:46:13,251 - Thank you. - Thank you. Thank you. 802 00:46:14,753 --> 00:46:15,593 Yes. 803 00:46:19,054 --> 00:46:24,124 Still my constant companion is always warned me not to get my hope so. 804 00:46:26,350 --> 00:46:29,389 But hope is a hard habit to break. 805 00:47:08,373 --> 00:47:10,043 I was called one last time. 806 00:47:10,142 --> 00:47:13,315 And asked to come in and meet with 2nd grade staff. 807 00:47:14,456 --> 00:47:18,242 - Oh. So you student taught 2nd grade. Oh I love 2nd grade. 808 00:47:18,924 --> 00:47:20,624 Because you still so open minded. 809 00:47:21,317 --> 00:47:23,250 They are open to everything 810 00:47:23,452 --> 00:47:26,212 You do manage to maintain little discipline, right? 811 00:47:26,494 --> 00:47:27,819 While we being so open... 812 00:47:28,013 --> 00:47:30,693 I do let them know what the boundaries are. Yes. 813 00:47:31,508 --> 00:47:35,685 So Brad what do you think is the most important thing you have to teach? 814 00:47:35,953 --> 00:47:41,405 Yeah. Well.. Besides the importance of reading and value of math.... 815 00:47:41,432 --> 00:47:44,062 ...that it’s ok to be yourself. 816 00:47:44,708 --> 00:47:48,234 It’s okay to color outside the lines, if that is who you are. 817 00:47:48,341 --> 00:47:51,428 So it’s okay to ignore the boundaries? 818 00:47:51,729 --> 00:47:53,603 No I ... I didn’t that....... 819 00:47:56,438 --> 00:47:59,282 I am sorry but how could you expect kids to learn, 820 00:47:59,316 --> 00:48:00,643 when you doing that all the time 821 00:48:00,692 --> 00:48:03,322 - Oh come on, Brenda.... - No. No. It’s okay. 822 00:48:03,451 --> 00:48:06,353 It’s a valid question and I wanna answer it. 823 00:48:07,413 --> 00:48:12,370 Before they know me kids sometimes do think I am just weird or even scary. 824 00:48:12,426 --> 00:48:15,130 But once I educate them about my Tourette.. 825 00:48:15,351 --> 00:48:17,541 ..and they can see Mr. Cohen is a real person. 826 00:48:17,637 --> 00:48:22,552 Who just happens to make funny noises, well, then they accept me.. 827 00:48:22,603 --> 00:48:24,353 ....as a good teacher. 828 00:48:24,492 --> 00:48:27,493 Just like they accept our view. 829 00:48:29,581 --> 00:48:33,670 Well, may be we should all try to be more like 2nd graders. 830 00:48:33,697 --> 00:48:37,137 Does anyone have any other question for Mr. Cohen? 831 00:48:38,402 --> 00:48:40,662 Brad, thanks for coming in. 832 00:48:40,730 --> 00:48:43,884 This school will be in touch with you and so just be patient. 833 00:48:44,554 --> 00:48:47,913 It’s hard to patient when you feel you're going for a last chance. 834 00:48:48,320 --> 00:48:51,517 And patience was never my constant companion strong with me. 835 00:48:51,742 --> 00:48:53,575 I guess you never heard that school. 836 00:48:54,041 --> 00:48:56,216 No. Not yet, they're still interviewing. 837 00:48:56,403 --> 00:48:58,296 - No worries. - Okay. 838 00:48:58,803 --> 00:49:01,825 -What that suppose to mean? - I just said okay. 839 00:49:01,990 --> 00:49:03,098 I know what you mean. 840 00:49:03,170 --> 00:49:05,045 You don’t think anybody will hire me if they have choice. 841 00:49:05,172 --> 00:49:06,799 Do you read the mind now? 842 00:49:07,023 --> 00:49:09,840 You know that this is gonna be my last day here 843 00:49:09,946 --> 00:49:11,935 Why don’t you wait to if you get the job first? 844 00:49:12,022 --> 00:49:14,242 I’m gonna get the job, dad. 845 00:49:14,354 --> 00:49:15,481 -I just have to stay focused. 846 00:49:15,600 --> 00:49:17,914 Why cann`t you just stay focused to realistic at the same time. 847 00:49:17,992 --> 00:49:19,593 What’s wrong with that? 848 00:49:29,649 --> 00:49:31,155 Well, Are you alright man? 849 00:49:31,202 --> 00:49:33,195 You'll knock yourself out doing that! 850 00:49:33,504 --> 00:49:35,828 - What is that happens while you driving? - I am fine. 851 00:49:35,968 --> 00:49:37,720 Yeah. I don’t know. 852 00:49:37,767 --> 00:49:39,193 Yes, you see another doctor. 853 00:49:39,260 --> 00:49:42,308 I have seen doctor in whole life, Ron. They don’t help. 854 00:49:42,498 --> 00:49:44,487 Well, you think you need to see somebody? 855 00:49:46,201 --> 00:49:47,671 I really don’t. 856 00:49:59,649 --> 00:50:02,134 There I was waiting for the phone ring again. 857 00:50:02,748 --> 00:50:05,914 I tried to convince my self something good would happen. 858 00:50:06,821 --> 00:50:10,461 DOOR BELL RINGS 859 00:50:15,434 --> 00:50:17,041 My kid brother. 860 00:50:17,210 --> 00:50:19,445 Not exactly what I had in mind. 861 00:50:19,799 --> 00:50:22,125 How you doing, Bo Bo. 862 00:50:22,280 --> 00:50:26,212 What.. what are you doing here? Why didn’t you tell me you’re coming? 863 00:50:26,816 --> 00:50:28,429 You know you're in your boxers, right? 864 00:50:28,903 --> 00:50:31,387 Did mom send you to check up for me? 865 00:50:31,547 --> 00:50:33,258 Why? You need checking upon? 866 00:50:33,375 --> 00:50:34,704 No. but... 867 00:50:34,837 --> 00:50:38,440 Where do I put my stuff? - That’s great. You get the couch. 868 00:50:38,833 --> 00:50:41,339 Wow, nice club. Is that new? 869 00:50:41,831 --> 00:50:43,480 Ah. They're Dad's, he let me borrow them. 870 00:50:43,561 --> 00:50:45,750 He thought maybe you could play little golf. 871 00:50:45,824 --> 00:50:47,617 He got us a tee-time at his club. 872 00:50:49,851 --> 00:50:51,971 So, what do you think? Three iron from here, little bro? 873 00:50:52,196 --> 00:50:54,324 By the way thanks for the round. 874 00:50:54,446 --> 00:50:56,013 Thanks Dad. Oh, wait ... 875 00:50:56,524 --> 00:50:58,394 I forgot that you are not speaking. 876 00:50:58,442 --> 00:51:00,182 I don’t wanna talk about dad right now. 877 00:51:00,322 --> 00:51:04,111 You just saying to distract me because you know I’m going to beat you. 878 00:51:04,204 --> 00:51:06,924 I am serious Brad. You and dad are getting along. 879 00:51:07,049 --> 00:51:10,376 We get along just fine as long as we keep a long distance. 880 00:51:10,522 --> 00:51:12,862 Is that you moved down here to keep a long distance? 881 00:51:13,445 --> 00:51:15,261 I mean, you do not give anything to prove, right. 882 00:51:15,314 --> 00:51:18,381 What are you now Jeff, shrink? Dr. Jeff? Huh? 883 00:51:19,083 --> 00:51:20,570 I am sorry sir. 884 00:51:21,149 --> 00:51:23,843 I am going to have ask you to stop making those noises. 885 00:51:24,091 --> 00:51:26,274 -Look pal, He's not doing it on purpose... - No, no, I cannot, Jeff. I got it.. 886 00:51:26,335 --> 00:51:28,041 - Look, that is not fair to other golfers. . 887 00:51:28,175 --> 00:51:31,120 I understand, I cann`t help making those noises 888 00:51:31,813 --> 00:51:34,368 Because I have Tourette syndrome. It’s a neurological disorder. 889 00:51:34,407 --> 00:51:35,287 - I would like to tell you about it. Since I 890 00:51:35,335 --> 00:51:37,335 You get to have leave the course. 891 00:51:37,471 --> 00:51:39,831 I get to think about the other members. 892 00:51:41,183 --> 00:51:43,630 Hey Joe, leave these guys alone. It’s fine. 893 00:51:43,879 --> 00:51:47,359 Hey man, we are two and some of our buddies don’t appeared to be showing. 894 00:51:48,046 --> 00:51:49,484 Would you like to join us? 895 00:51:50,043 --> 00:51:52,762 If you don’t leave, I am gonna have to call security. 896 00:51:52,803 --> 00:51:54,476 Okay. Okay. Hmm..... Ok. 897 00:51:55,156 --> 00:51:57,249 Thanks guys. May next year, right? 898 00:51:57,357 --> 00:51:59,937 Jeff, come on. Come on buddy. 899 00:52:00,515 --> 00:52:02,186 -Thanks. -Alright. 900 00:52:06,190 --> 00:52:07,990 Come on Jeff, don’t think it's not like you haven't seen it before. 901 00:52:08,137 --> 00:52:10,966 How can you stand living in a world where everybody is so ignorant. 902 00:52:11,183 --> 00:52:12,383 Everybody is not. 903 00:52:12,391 --> 00:52:14,745 You saw the golfers back there. They want to back for me. 904 00:52:14,799 --> 00:52:17,346 - My life is full of people like that. - That is what my experience. 905 00:52:17,465 --> 00:52:20,323 Well, that’s because you’re always getting into fight taken up for me. 906 00:52:20,424 --> 00:52:23,744 You and mom. You’ve always been there for me, and my tics. 907 00:52:24,316 --> 00:52:25,489 - You know what? - What? 908 00:52:25,572 --> 00:52:27,275 You are getting the tics. Be off. Oh Ye? 909 00:52:27,322 --> 00:52:28,904 -First in car. - What? Hey, Trickster. 910 00:52:29,404 --> 00:52:32,310 Jeff’s visit did give a break for my worries. 911 00:52:33,024 --> 00:52:35,829 And right after he left I got call from the school. 912 00:52:36,268 --> 00:52:38,602 The principal wanted to see me in his office.... 913 00:52:40,262 --> 00:52:42,002 .....just like old times. 914 00:52:57,238 --> 00:52:58,671 Pretty noisy, huh? 915 00:53:02,400 --> 00:53:04,145 And yet somehow the kids manage. 916 00:53:04,604 --> 00:53:05,765 Don’t they? 917 00:53:06,498 --> 00:53:08,010 Yes they do. 918 00:53:08,711 --> 00:53:09,709 They do. 919 00:53:11,027 --> 00:53:14,120 Hillary and I discussed you with the teachers. 920 00:53:14,780 --> 00:53:19,352 And we talked about how proud we are of teaching our kinds... 921 00:53:19,705 --> 00:53:23,248 to never let anything.. hold them back in life. 922 00:53:25,534 --> 00:53:28,528 And Hillary said if we gonna talk the talk,..... 923 00:53:29,391 --> 00:53:31,131 ..we need to walk to walk. 924 00:53:32,987 --> 00:53:34,920 She's waiting for show you your classroom. 925 00:53:35,267 --> 00:53:36,086 HE LAUGHS 926 00:53:36,160 --> 00:53:37,342 Welcome. 927 00:53:40,266 --> 00:53:43,813 The 2nd grade is overcrowded so we have to create a new class. 928 00:53:44,047 --> 00:53:48,448 Your kids are being taken out of other room so some of them might be a little confused. 929 00:53:48,475 --> 00:53:51,318 They have already been school for three weeks. 930 00:53:57,332 --> 00:53:59,232 There is a students` register. 931 00:54:02,007 --> 00:54:05,520 The fun starts on Monday, Brad. Let me know is there anything you need. 932 00:54:05,895 --> 00:54:07,514 I need everything. 933 00:54:07,600 --> 00:54:08,961 I looked down that register 934 00:54:09,108 --> 00:54:12,684 like I was announcing the starting line up for All Star Baseball. 935 00:54:13,081 --> 00:54:18,376 - Hillary, this is ... thank you ... - Hey! We thought you might need these. 936 00:54:19,206 --> 00:54:20,873 Hey everybody, bring them in. 937 00:54:21,898 --> 00:54:24,625 Just put them down anywhere. We will get them arranged. 938 00:54:24,743 --> 00:54:27,246 Let me help you with that, thank you. 939 00:54:31,473 --> 00:54:33,734 Welcome to Mountain View. 940 00:54:35,742 --> 00:54:38,608 Yeah, Mom is phenomenal but you know it take me so long to get here. 941 00:54:38,655 --> 00:54:41,849 So I remind myself that I am just at the beginning. 942 00:54:42,446 --> 00:54:44,156 Honey, that is ..... 943 00:54:44,902 --> 00:54:46,535 ..that is...wonderful news. 944 00:54:46,775 --> 00:54:49,457 - That’s wonderful. - Yes, Mom it is absolutely wonderful. 945 00:54:49,491 --> 00:54:52,148 But you know they are giving me a contract for year. Okay. 946 00:54:52,222 --> 00:54:54,829 So I have to prove to them that they made the right choice. 947 00:54:54,856 --> 00:54:57,216 Honey listen, take a moment to enjoy this. 948 00:54:57,293 --> 00:54:58,530 Oh my God.. oh my.. 949 00:54:58,598 --> 00:55:01,469 Did you call your father? He is gonna be so proud of you 950 00:55:01,559 --> 00:55:02,172 I will mom. 951 00:55:02,245 --> 00:55:04,298 But you know right now I literally have about 952 00:55:04,311 --> 00:55:06,698 two weeks of preparation doing about two days. 953 00:55:06,850 --> 00:55:09,644 And you know, now I have job I get to really... 954 00:55:09,738 --> 00:55:11,812 ..seriously start working getting my Master Degree 955 00:55:11,871 --> 00:55:14,087 Okay, one thing at a time, alright? 956 00:55:14,173 --> 00:55:16,196 Listen, are there any cute teacher at that school? 957 00:55:16,263 --> 00:55:18,287 - Mom? - I want you to be happy. 958 00:55:18,341 --> 00:55:20,801 Okay, alright, yes.. don’t worry. I am working in that too. 959 00:55:20,841 --> 00:55:22,582 I get to go. Good-bye. 960 00:55:42,618 --> 00:55:43,718 You must be Brad. 961 00:55:45,598 --> 00:55:46,955 You must be Nancy 962 00:55:47,882 --> 00:55:49,995 - Hi, I am Brad. - I know. 963 00:55:51,705 --> 00:55:55,332 Right of course. I got some whole nervous, you please. 964 00:55:56,976 --> 00:55:59,035 This is my first time on a computer dating so. 965 00:55:59,415 --> 00:56:01,862 Okay...me too. 966 00:56:02,049 --> 00:56:03,381 My mom thinks it is dangerous. 967 00:56:03,821 --> 00:56:06,460 Well, Yeah. I mean you never know what kind of weird you might meet. 968 00:56:07,267 --> 00:56:09,413 Quite, You look pretty normal so... 969 00:56:11,717 --> 00:56:12,883 Good I am quite. 970 00:56:13,994 --> 00:56:16,174 Actually you’re much better than normal. 971 00:56:17,490 --> 00:56:18,497 Thank you. 972 00:56:19,497 --> 00:56:20,463 So.. Aa.... 973 00:56:21,292 --> 00:56:24,099 ...I guess we’re supposed to tell each other lives stories or? 974 00:56:24,553 --> 00:56:26,486 Um.. Okay. did.. did..you? 975 00:56:27,108 --> 00:56:28,868 Do you think to get a cup of coffee first 976 00:56:29,168 --> 00:56:30,175 - Cup of coffee. - Yeah. 977 00:56:30,828 --> 00:56:33,488 - Right. Of course. Come in. - Thank you 978 00:56:33,740 --> 00:56:37,574 - Do you wanna like a Muffin? - I am on a diet. 979 00:56:39,231 --> 00:56:40,897 I would love a muffin. 980 00:56:49,029 --> 00:56:52,600 My roommate is driving me absolutely crazy. 981 00:56:53,131 --> 00:56:57,174 She never makes your bed’s skirts. Clothes everywhere. 982 00:56:57,560 --> 00:56:59,841 She always blasts in her music 983 00:57:00,128 --> 00:57:04,424 Night and day. But, of course. whenever I want to listen my music she always....... 984 00:57:04,485 --> 00:57:06,071 ...says "you need to keep it down". 985 00:57:06,244 --> 00:57:09,014 So what kind of music do you listen to. 986 00:57:10,132 --> 00:57:13,423 Well..I’m... mostly old things. 987 00:57:13,683 --> 00:57:20,390 Especially Sting, I love Sting, Madonna, Bon Jovi... 988 00:57:20,618 --> 00:57:22,366 - Vanilla Ice... - Not even Milli Vanilli? 989 00:57:23,306 --> 00:57:24,953 I love Milli Vanilli. 990 00:57:25,928 --> 00:57:27,025 Really? 991 00:57:27,245 --> 00:57:28,161 Yes. You too? 992 00:57:28,301 --> 00:57:32,707 We got be the only two people on earth that loved Milli Vanilli. 993 00:57:40,733 --> 00:57:43,266 Oh, I had a really nice time, thank you. 994 00:57:44,580 --> 00:57:47,100 I shouldn’t have that Muffin. But.... 995 00:57:47,889 --> 00:57:51,049 - I really enjoyed meeting you. - Yeah, me too. 996 00:57:56,023 --> 00:57:58,334 Okay. Well, thanks again Brad. 997 00:58:13,843 --> 00:58:16,478 I cann`t believe you. You said she was perfect. 998 00:58:16,783 --> 00:58:19,219 She was perfect and I don’t wanna ruin it. 999 00:58:19,287 --> 00:58:20,820 Oh, by asking to see her again? 1000 00:58:20,897 --> 00:58:24,234 Oh! Right Second date Syndrome. 1001 00:58:24,547 --> 00:58:28,094 - So that can be your life? - Nothing but first time on a date. 1002 00:58:28,468 --> 00:58:30,441 How do you expect to have a relationship? 1003 00:58:31,061 --> 00:58:32,195 May be I don’t. 1004 00:59:24,685 --> 00:59:27,107 "Babe, don't be shy When you're holding my hand" 1005 00:59:27,133 --> 00:59:30,884 "Cause this time goes back You got to understand it's you." 1006 00:59:33,979 --> 00:59:36,667 "Ba, ba, ba, baby in your eyes I see it so clearly." 1007 00:59:36,694 --> 00:59:40,036 "that our love, it's so strong And you never go wrong." 1008 00:59:40,612 --> 00:59:42,956 "I got the best for you." 1009 00:59:43,603 --> 00:59:49,400 "So I'm waiting down if you need someone Baby call my line Call me anytime" 1010 00:59:50,377 --> 00:59:52,507 "I'll be there for you you you." 1011 00:59:54,319 --> 00:59:57,399 "I've been searching high high high." 1012 00:59:59,212 --> 01:00:01,781 "I've been searching low." 1013 01:00:03,692 --> 01:00:06,997 "Ba ba ba ba ba baby...." 1014 01:00:08,437 --> 01:00:12,384 "Don't forget my number number..." 1015 01:00:13,350 --> 01:00:16,804 Come on in. Get in there. Come on in. 1016 01:00:17,435 --> 01:00:19,302 Weirdo! 1017 01:00:25,898 --> 01:00:29,542 Did your teacher warn you that Mr. Cohen makes funny noises. 1018 01:00:29,622 --> 01:00:32,129 Yes........ 1019 01:00:32,207 --> 01:00:35,626 - She said you have Tu....Tour.... - Tourette Syndrome. 1020 01:00:35,773 --> 01:00:39,569 Okay, anything you wanna know about it I want you to ask. 1021 01:00:40,030 --> 01:00:40,623 Yes. 1022 01:00:40,897 --> 01:00:42,064 Is it catching? 1023 01:00:42,371 --> 01:00:45,070 No. Absolutely not. You have to be born with it. 1024 01:00:45,170 --> 01:00:46,150 Like I was 1025 01:00:46,533 --> 01:00:47,216 Hm... 1026 01:00:47,339 --> 01:00:48,546 Don’t that hurt? 1027 01:00:48,797 --> 01:00:53,613 Well sometimes. When my neck jerks. But the noises do not hurt at all. 1028 01:00:53,946 --> 01:00:56,253 These are great questions. Keep it coming. 1029 01:00:56,582 --> 01:00:58,623 It is okay to ask me anything... 1030 01:00:58,891 --> 01:00:59,762 ....about Tourette. 1031 01:00:59,863 --> 01:01:00,556 Yes. 1032 01:01:00,715 --> 01:01:02,001 Can you go to movies? 1033 01:01:02,234 --> 01:01:06,335 Yes, I can go to movies but sometimes I get kicked out. 1034 01:01:06,451 --> 01:01:08,648 And that makes me sad. 1035 01:01:10,170 --> 01:01:12,463 What’s the bunny’s name? 1036 01:01:12,922 --> 01:01:15,050 Wa ... Wa ... Waffle. 1037 01:01:15,158 --> 01:01:16,858 Wa..wa..waffle? 1038 01:01:18,852 --> 01:01:20,692 His name is just Waffle. 1039 01:01:20,732 --> 01:01:22,263 Alright guys. 1040 01:01:22,761 --> 01:01:25,629 Any more questions about Tourette? 1041 01:01:27,075 --> 01:01:28,157 Anyone. 1042 01:01:28,751 --> 01:01:31,395 Are they ever gonna make you cured Mr. Cohen? 1043 01:01:32,726 --> 01:01:35,453 Well, right now there is no medicine that can cure Tourette. 1044 01:01:35,714 --> 01:01:36,554 But its okay. 1045 01:01:36,713 --> 01:01:39,526 Because I’ve learnt to accept it and I don’t let it ruin my life. 1046 01:01:40,850 --> 01:01:41,284 Aha.... 1047 01:01:41,604 --> 01:01:43,334 What can you do? Like... 1048 01:01:43,461 --> 01:01:44,606 ...can you not eat? 1049 01:01:44,909 --> 01:01:48,275 Oho.. I can eat. Okay I eat a lot in fact. 1050 01:01:48,329 --> 01:01:50,812 I can do anything that anybody else can do. Except there is....... 1051 01:01:51,876 --> 01:01:54,096 ....one thing that Mr. Cohen can never do. 1052 01:01:54,136 --> 01:01:56,667 - What? What is it? - No I can not..No I just cann`t... 1053 01:01:56,720 --> 01:01:59,300 - No... - Come on tell us. Tell us. 1054 01:01:59,392 --> 01:02:01,284 Yeah, Tell us.... 1055 01:02:01,386 --> 01:02:04,019 Mr. Cohen can never play..... 1056 01:02:04,273 --> 01:02:06,788 ....Hide and Go Seek. 1057 01:02:08,488 --> 01:02:09,962 Why cann`t you play Hide and Seek? 1058 01:02:10,089 --> 01:02:12,485 Because they hear him, stupid. 1059 01:02:13,245 --> 01:02:15,624 Well that’s the right answer but its a wrong word..... 1060 01:02:15,752 --> 01:02:18,749 ...because there won’t be any name coining in Mr.Cohen`s class. 1061 01:02:19,164 --> 01:02:20,458 Excuse me where are you going? 1062 01:02:20,552 --> 01:02:21,326 To bathroom. 1063 01:02:21,427 --> 01:02:23,126 - And what’s your name? - Thomas 1064 01:02:23,353 --> 01:02:27,420 Well Thomas, if you wanna leave your seat you have to ask for permission. 1065 01:02:28,504 --> 01:02:30,189 Weirdo. 1066 01:02:34,612 --> 01:02:36,442 - Bye Mr. Cohen. - By Calvin. 1067 01:02:36,512 --> 01:02:39,065 - Bye Mr. Cohen. - Oh.. Bye Heather. 1068 01:02:39,203 --> 01:02:41,080 I’ll see you tomorrow. 1069 01:02:43,906 --> 01:02:47,127 - I really like your class Mr. Cohen. - Oh.. Thank you Amanda. 1070 01:02:47,711 --> 01:02:50,017 - How are you doing Mr. Wright? - I am fine. 1071 01:02:53,033 --> 01:02:55,016 Four eyes! Four eyes! 1072 01:02:55,136 --> 01:02:57,063 Can you leave me alone? 1073 01:02:57,771 --> 01:03:01,356 Eli, Thomas, which one of you guys thinks that you can help me? Huh? 1074 01:03:01,463 --> 01:03:03,124 I can.... I can.... 1075 01:03:03,165 --> 01:03:06,665 Alright. who will decide. I need to get this ball to put in that bin, 1076 01:03:06,705 --> 01:03:08,305 Why don't you guys shoot for it? 1077 01:03:08,349 --> 01:03:10,209 Rock, paper, scissors, sheet. 1078 01:03:10,694 --> 01:03:12,181 Alright Eli You win today. 1079 01:03:12,374 --> 01:03:13,241 I’m leaving.... 1080 01:03:13,365 --> 01:03:16,103 It’s okay Thomas you can help him 1081 01:03:22,758 --> 01:03:27,246 Sorry, I stuck you with Thomas. He was making my class impossible. 1082 01:03:27,613 --> 01:03:29,065 He’s got a whole out there problem. 1083 01:03:29,276 --> 01:03:32,616 ADD, ADHD, OCD. 1084 01:03:32,854 --> 01:03:35,020 If you want my advice, send him to special classes. 1085 01:03:37,796 --> 01:03:39,834 I cann`t.... I cann`t do that. 1086 01:03:39,874 --> 01:03:42,815 See how you feel after it crashes some of your classes. 1087 01:03:43,196 --> 01:03:44,249 I will be alright. 1088 01:03:44,610 --> 01:03:45,663 I just need to get set off. 1089 01:03:45,803 --> 01:03:47,211 I can't wait for tomorrow. 1090 01:03:47,586 --> 01:03:48,406 Okay. 1091 01:04:04,399 --> 01:04:06,586 You make more noise than my air horn. 1092 01:04:06,716 --> 01:04:08,695 Sounds like you get to have a case of Tourette. 1093 01:04:11,133 --> 01:04:13,280 I am just kidding with you, son. 1094 01:04:13,593 --> 01:04:15,567 I got a dispatcher with Tourette. 1095 01:04:16,530 --> 01:04:18,537 If you ever need any crop country all in 1096 01:04:18,924 --> 01:04:19,857 Just call for Maxine. 1097 01:04:19,972 --> 01:04:21,986 Hey! Um.. Do you have the card? 1098 01:04:23,466 --> 01:04:25,873 I was not serious, son. 1099 01:04:26,289 --> 01:04:27,522 Unless you are in the ship business. 1100 01:04:27,669 --> 01:04:29,316 No I teach in 2nd grade. 1101 01:04:31,990 --> 01:04:33,130 - Here is the card. - Alright. 1102 01:04:33,177 --> 01:04:35,803 Maxine gave me a great idea for geography lesson. 1103 01:04:35,851 --> 01:04:38,018 - Thank you so much, Maxine. - You’re welcome. 1104 01:04:38,052 --> 01:04:38,899 Safe trucking. 1105 01:04:40,821 --> 01:04:43,481 I found myself focusing and teaching all the time. 1106 01:04:44,951 --> 01:04:47,031 Well... Almost. 1107 01:05:23,405 --> 01:05:25,398 - You know I’ve just realized. - What? 1108 01:05:25,894 --> 01:05:27,894 All ducks have Tourette. 1109 01:05:28,977 --> 01:05:30,471 Why is that? 1110 01:05:31,779 --> 01:05:34,032 I do not know. But birds have feather. 1111 01:05:49,319 --> 01:05:51,889 - So it doesn’t bother you . Does it? - What? 1112 01:05:53,103 --> 01:05:55,655 You know what. My Tourette...my noises. 1113 01:05:57,531 --> 01:06:00,885 Not when I compare them to the noises other guys make. 1114 01:06:01,724 --> 01:06:05,115 You know like braggers, talkers, 1115 01:06:05,162 --> 01:06:09,946 You know,like ego centric humor challenged idiots.... 1116 01:06:10,161 --> 01:06:13,114 Seriously you know it does not bother me at all. 1117 01:06:13,340 --> 01:06:14,875 Thanks to keep me laughing. 1118 01:06:15,069 --> 01:06:17,095 Well, don’t say that. You know how I get under pressure. 1119 01:06:17,338 --> 01:06:19,338 Oh! I’m sorry. 1120 01:06:20,827 --> 01:06:23,617 Dad always said I gonna marry somebody who made me laugh. 1121 01:06:26,962 --> 01:06:31,188 You know that is anything to do with.. with anything. 1122 01:06:40,395 --> 01:06:42,075 Say something 1123 01:06:44,955 --> 01:06:45,815 Quack! 1124 01:06:46,566 --> 01:06:49,383 Hey! Don’t laugh I was just doing a serious Quack. 1125 01:06:51,129 --> 01:06:52,466 I got you, Love. 1126 01:06:59,148 --> 01:07:01,834 - Mr.Cohen...... - Hey.... 1127 01:07:02,550 --> 01:07:05,071 My mom said to ask if it is okay. 1128 01:07:05,802 --> 01:07:07,082 It is ok, Heather. 1129 01:07:07,293 --> 01:07:09,125 If I give this to Waffle. 1130 01:07:09,988 --> 01:07:13,325 You tell your mom that I said that’s fine. Okay? 1131 01:07:15,065 --> 01:07:16,572 - Did he say okay? - Ya.. 1132 01:07:17,387 --> 01:07:18,614 Well, then okay. 1133 01:07:19,512 --> 01:07:21,615 - I love you. - Love you too. 1134 01:07:22,909 --> 01:07:24,657 ........today. Okay? Okay. 1135 01:07:24,750 --> 01:07:27,950 - I will see you right after school. - Okay. Bye Bye! 1136 01:07:32,761 --> 01:07:34,534 Are you fine? Ya..... 1137 01:07:37,372 --> 01:07:39,905 Amanda, is everything alright? 1138 01:07:40,191 --> 01:07:42,771 I wanna be in your class, Mr. Cohen. 1139 01:07:43,005 --> 01:07:44,724 You are in my class, Amanda. 1140 01:07:45,003 --> 01:07:47,623 No, she made them take me out. 1141 01:07:51,626 --> 01:07:53,159 We’ll see after school honey. Okay? 1142 01:07:53,550 --> 01:07:54,917 Not fair. 1143 01:07:55,377 --> 01:07:58,523 Is everything okay? I am Amanda`s teacher Mr. Cohen 1144 01:07:58,689 --> 01:08:00,043 - We met yesterday. - I know I know that 1145 01:08:00,090 --> 01:08:02,758 There is nothing wrong. I just have to do what’s right for my daughter. 1146 01:08:03,431 --> 01:08:04,551 Come on Amanda. 1147 01:08:05,983 --> 01:08:07,172 Come on. 1148 01:08:10,238 --> 01:08:13,858 He is concerned about Amanda`s ability to concentrate. 1149 01:08:14,400 --> 01:08:16,775 You just thought that you would make a little hard effort. 1150 01:08:16,955 --> 01:08:18,768 Can you just give me a chance? 1151 01:08:18,942 --> 01:08:20,267 We’ve only just started. 1152 01:08:20,334 --> 01:08:21,991 -I pointed that out. - And..? 1153 01:08:22,038 --> 01:08:25,432 He said he is sympathetic but that...Amanda needs.. 1154 01:08:25,772 --> 01:08:28,620 ....yes he put it, a normal teacher. 1155 01:08:29,753 --> 01:08:32,144 Don’t take it too hard, Brad. 1156 01:08:32,277 --> 01:08:34,857 Parents are the hardest part of the job. 1157 01:08:35,485 --> 01:08:37,598 Alright, who can tell me the names of the capital 1158 01:08:37,658 --> 01:08:39,932 Maxine in her big red truck that can pass through? 1159 01:08:40,075 --> 01:08:40,922 Anybody? 1160 01:08:41,558 --> 01:08:42,638 Only hands! 1161 01:08:43,431 --> 01:08:45,171 Excuse me....Excuse me.... 1162 01:08:45,252 --> 01:08:47,266 Aaa..What shall I choose? 1163 01:08:50,118 --> 01:08:52,017 I don’t know ........ 1164 01:08:52,564 --> 01:08:53,644 Heather. 1165 01:08:54,201 --> 01:08:57,739 Atlanta, Nashville ... Hmm..Springfield?? 1166 01:08:57,791 --> 01:09:00,333 That’s` great because lot of people think it’s is Chicago 1167 01:09:00,380 --> 01:09:03,407 .. and this is Springfield. Right? 1168 01:09:03,554 --> 01:09:04,808 No........! 1169 01:09:04,869 --> 01:09:06,613 That is Indianapolis. 1170 01:09:06,685 --> 01:09:10,976 Oh! That’s right. I was thinking this is Springfield. 1171 01:09:11,051 --> 01:09:12,999 No........! 1172 01:09:13,018 --> 01:09:15,901 That’s Columbus, Springfield is over there Mr. Cohen. 1173 01:09:15,981 --> 01:09:17,739 Where is it? Eli over here? 1174 01:09:17,853 --> 01:09:19,009 No....... 1175 01:09:19,042 --> 01:09:20,647 Where is Springfield? 1176 01:09:20,893 --> 01:09:22,886 I don’t know. You guys get to point it out for me. 1177 01:09:22,974 --> 01:09:24,867 Point it out.....Point it out.... 1178 01:09:25,007 --> 01:09:27,214 I..I don’t feel it’s there. 1179 01:09:30,988 --> 01:09:33,092 Aah... I see it. 1180 01:09:33,758 --> 01:09:36,392 You tell me this is Springfield. Right? 1181 01:09:36,576 --> 01:09:38,443 Yes.......... 1182 01:09:38,966 --> 01:09:41,439 You do not have permission to leave. Sit Thomas. 1183 01:09:41,973 --> 01:09:45,518 That’s right Mr. Cohen has eyes in the back with head. Go back and sit down please. 1184 01:09:45,952 --> 01:09:47,025 And next time ask. 1185 01:09:47,310 --> 01:09:49,409 I need sharpen my pencil. 1186 01:09:50,089 --> 01:09:51,301 Now Thomas...... 1187 01:09:55,205 --> 01:10:00,043 Alright now where is Maxine in her Big Red truck gonna be on Tuesday? 1188 01:10:00,841 --> 01:10:03,481 See you quite early tomorrow, David. 1189 01:10:04,067 --> 01:10:04,727 Alright. 1190 01:10:04,841 --> 01:10:06,454 Hey! Remember to walk. 1191 01:10:07,303 --> 01:10:09,647 I really like your hat, Mr. Cohen. 1192 01:10:09,707 --> 01:10:11,826 Oh! Thank you, Heather. I like your hair. 1193 01:10:11,946 --> 01:10:13,992 It’s so short because of medicines. 1194 01:10:14,413 --> 01:10:15,359 Goodbye. 1195 01:10:16,788 --> 01:10:17,881 Hi, Honey! 1196 01:10:18,176 --> 01:10:19,750 Hi, Mom! 1197 01:10:22,111 --> 01:10:23,887 Can you wait right here for just a minute? 1198 01:10:23,988 --> 01:10:25,274 - Sure. - Okay. 1199 01:10:27,084 --> 01:10:29,855 - Hey! I’m..There is something I want to tell you.. 1200 01:10:29,929 --> 01:10:31,976 - I think I know. - Yea. 1201 01:10:32,149 --> 01:10:35,103 We were reluctant to tell you first. 1202 01:10:35,325 --> 01:10:38,594 Of course it was only a matter time before chemo came up. So...... 1203 01:10:41,032 --> 01:10:42,886 Is that...she gonna be okay? 1204 01:10:45,018 --> 01:10:47,414 Um.. Heather just loves your class. 1205 01:10:47,755 --> 01:10:50,321 She cann`t wait to get to school everyday. 1206 01:10:53,042 --> 01:10:55,356 I’d be grateful if you keep her secret a little longer. 1207 01:10:56,428 --> 01:10:58,761 I just don’t wanna to be... 1208 01:10:59,614 --> 01:11:00,588 Ya.... 1209 01:11:01,021 --> 01:11:02,048 Thanks. 1210 01:11:02,695 --> 01:11:04,629 - Bye Barbie girl. - lets go. 1211 01:11:06,062 --> 01:11:06,855 Bye. 1212 01:11:09,765 --> 01:11:13,274 - How about ... ice cream? - Yea.... 1213 01:11:13,867 --> 01:11:15,054 Okay. 1214 01:11:17,214 --> 01:11:19,634 Hello! What do you think. what do you think. 1215 01:11:19,761 --> 01:11:21,174 - I already have that one. - What? 1216 01:11:21,479 --> 01:11:23,112 But looks great. 1217 01:11:25,911 --> 01:11:27,298 Hey, What’s wrong? 1218 01:11:27,878 --> 01:11:31,179 Oh!.. Nothing... I’m just focusing on school stuff. 1219 01:11:31,700 --> 01:11:34,456 - Will you focus on me for a minute? - Sorry. 1220 01:11:35,123 --> 01:11:37,297 Hey... Try this one.. that will make feel better. 1221 01:11:38,045 --> 01:11:38,799 - Ya.. - Okay. 1222 01:11:38,979 --> 01:11:40,594 Yes... Yes. 1223 01:11:40,721 --> 01:11:43,055 - Really? - Oh my goodness this suits you. 1224 01:11:44,025 --> 01:11:45,419 More than you know. 1225 01:11:46,113 --> 01:11:46,853 I have..... 1226 01:11:47,696 --> 01:11:49,176 decided, that time... 1227 01:11:50,901 --> 01:11:52,521 ....to go for Master Degree. 1228 01:11:53,095 --> 01:11:54,121 Wow 1229 01:11:55,547 --> 01:11:58,736 Wow! That’s mean... you’re going away? 1230 01:11:59,189 --> 01:12:00,853 No. I 1231 01:12:00,981 --> 01:12:03,982 Anyhow I have to pass the entrance test to Graduate School first. So...... 1232 01:12:04,390 --> 01:12:06,484 Oh! Isn’t that like the S. A. T.? 1233 01:12:06,744 --> 01:12:10,666 Do you have to take that in a big room, with a lot of people.... 1234 01:12:10,791 --> 01:12:13,111 - Yea, they said to have a room for myself. - Good. 1235 01:12:13,583 --> 01:12:16,243 The Tourette does have its privileges. 1236 01:12:18,704 --> 01:12:20,504 Will it bother if I do go away. 1237 01:12:21,300 --> 01:12:23,976 Of course Are you kidding? 1238 01:12:24,030 --> 01:12:25,883 - Come here I wanna show you something. - Crazy. 1239 01:12:27,820 --> 01:12:28,546 Next... 1240 01:12:28,766 --> 01:12:33,421 - Hey! Aaa....... Brad Cohen. - Brad Cohen? 1241 01:12:34,422 --> 01:12:37,935 Here's Mr. Cohen. Alright I need you to take his package 1242 01:12:38,035 --> 01:12:40,309 ..and I need to go right in there. 1243 01:12:40,605 --> 01:12:42,819 I am supposed to have special accommodations. 1244 01:12:44,338 --> 01:12:48,775 I don’t have any notation of that tested under the same conditions today. 1245 01:12:49,093 --> 01:12:51,406 Okay, yea, But I called and they said....... 1246 01:12:52,369 --> 01:12:54,842 ...they said I could have a space my self. 1247 01:12:55,000 --> 01:12:57,586 You know what I need to talk to the Minister about that... 1248 01:12:57,661 --> 01:12:59,834 his office is right over there. 1249 01:13:00,503 --> 01:13:02,277 - I cann`t make an exception. - Okay. 1250 01:13:02,404 --> 01:13:03,735 For what I set off that way? 1251 01:13:03,815 --> 01:13:06,671 They promised, and I have right to Special Testing in accommodations. 1252 01:13:06,705 --> 01:13:10,505 Listen, I am sorry about your disability but there isn’t anything that I can do. 1253 01:13:10,619 --> 01:13:13,147 If you wanna take the test go in there now. 1254 01:13:13,240 --> 01:13:13,825 Look at me. 1255 01:13:13,858 --> 01:13:16,570 How could anybody pass and concentrate by me in that room. 1256 01:13:16,710 --> 01:13:19,596 Listen, I have to start the exam now. 1257 01:13:22,332 --> 01:13:24,232 Do you need me to call your doctor? 1258 01:13:24,537 --> 01:13:26,663 Is there anyone who could call for help? 1259 01:13:27,083 --> 01:13:29,796 Brad, calm down. I cannot understand you. 1260 01:13:30,388 --> 01:13:32,388 What they said you can take alone? 1261 01:13:32,931 --> 01:13:34,544 Okay. Alright, no problem 1262 01:13:34,810 --> 01:13:37,198 - I will be right there. - Did something happen? 1263 01:13:44,933 --> 01:13:48,249 You can take the test. And you have a room to yourself. 1264 01:13:48,490 --> 01:13:50,030 What did you say? 1265 01:13:50,372 --> 01:13:51,459 The magic words. 1266 01:13:53,550 --> 01:13:55,044 I get to get work. 1267 01:13:56,052 --> 01:13:57,598 - Hey Dad! - Yea. 1268 01:13:57,958 --> 01:13:59,265 Thanks. 1269 01:14:00,050 --> 01:14:01,883 Good luck on the test. 1270 01:14:07,263 --> 01:14:11,320 As it turned out I needed more than just Dad’s good luck. 1271 01:14:11,460 --> 01:14:12,883 I needed time. 1272 01:14:13,323 --> 01:14:16,423 With the clock and my Tourette ticking away 1273 01:14:16,868 --> 01:14:19,781 I fail to get all the way through the test. 1274 01:14:30,536 --> 01:14:33,507 Good job guys. Thomas I am so proud of you. 1275 01:14:33,621 --> 01:14:34,727 Thank you Mr. Cohen. 1276 01:14:34,826 --> 01:14:38,767 - Wow! Look at that turkey Heather. - Thank you 1277 01:14:39,016 --> 01:14:42,069 So... Are you gonna have big things giving this year 1278 01:14:42,119 --> 01:14:45,355 Aha.. Mom says all my grandparents get to come. 1279 01:14:45,489 --> 01:14:47,068 Well, that sounds special. 1280 01:14:47,296 --> 01:14:51,887 Except when they cry. They try to hide it but I always see them. 1281 01:14:55,012 --> 01:14:56,878 Can I paint Waffle? 1282 01:14:57,970 --> 01:14:59,736 You bear. You can paint Waffle. 1283 01:15:00,383 --> 01:15:02,830 Are you gonna have good times giving Mr. Cohen? 1284 01:15:03,121 --> 01:15:07,740 Yes, I am. Me and Waffle are going to take a little trip to see my mom and St. Louis. 1285 01:15:07,992 --> 01:15:10,753 - I know where that is? - Oh! Yea! 1286 01:15:14,895 --> 01:15:16,952 Well, that is super, Heather. 1287 01:15:17,318 --> 01:15:19,738 That is exactly where it is. Now do me a favour. Will you? 1288 01:15:19,893 --> 01:15:23,553 And I’m gonna trust you to take good care of my friend Waffle. 1289 01:15:23,759 --> 01:15:24,739 - Alright? - Sure. 1290 01:15:24,826 --> 01:15:26,466 And I will be right back. 1291 01:15:27,298 --> 01:15:30,717 Hi Amanda. Shouldn’t you be in your class? 1292 01:15:31,777 --> 01:15:34,004 Alright. Come on. I walk you to your room. 1293 01:15:35,067 --> 01:15:37,495 Why cann`t I be in your class Mr. Cohen? 1294 01:15:37,661 --> 01:15:41,661 Well, your father has to do was best for you Amanda. 1295 01:15:42,090 --> 01:15:44,810 And you know what you’ve got a great teacher. 1296 01:15:44,923 --> 01:15:47,789 Okay see you later Mr. Cohen. 1297 01:16:07,524 --> 01:16:09,633 Where did you learn those words, Thomas? 1298 01:16:12,711 --> 01:16:15,324 You know, you’re not supposed to leave the class without asking. 1299 01:16:16,721 --> 01:16:18,341 Well, clean that up 1300 01:16:18,470 --> 01:16:21,469 And then.. you are on detention.... no recess. 1301 01:16:23,248 --> 01:16:25,122 For you do get an A in spelling. 1302 01:16:27,449 --> 01:16:29,649 You cann`t read it, if you don’t open it, Thomas 1303 01:16:29,719 --> 01:16:31,459 I hate reading. 1304 01:16:35,070 --> 01:16:37,375 - So do I. - You too? 1305 01:16:37,614 --> 01:16:39,507 Yea, reading is hard for me. 1306 01:16:41,889 --> 01:16:44,375 It’s not hard for you. You are a teacher. 1307 01:16:44,854 --> 01:16:47,061 Do you wanna bet? Lets play a game. 1308 01:16:47,275 --> 01:16:51,777 You be Mr, Cohen, trying to read and I will be Tourette Syndrome. 1309 01:16:51,886 --> 01:16:52,653 Okay? 1310 01:16:53,407 --> 01:16:54,580 Read this page. 1311 01:16:55,086 --> 01:16:56,979 Once upon a time.... 1312 01:16:57,807 --> 01:16:58,813 Keep reading. 1313 01:17:00,963 --> 01:17:05,170 - Upon a time there was a ......pica.. - Difficult little bit? 1314 01:17:05,331 --> 01:17:06,724 Alright keep reading. 1315 01:17:07,110 --> 01:17:10,865 - There was a..... - Hey...... Thomas 1316 01:17:11,229 --> 01:17:13,362 Alright that’s hard. Isn’t it? That’s hard to concentrate. 1317 01:17:13,860 --> 01:17:15,726 That’s how hard reading is for me. 1318 01:17:16,098 --> 01:17:17,731 Is not that hard for you? Is it? 1319 01:17:18,072 --> 01:17:23,742 No. It`s easy for me. But how can you be a teacher if you hate books? 1320 01:17:23,975 --> 01:17:25,475 Hate books? 1321 01:17:25,951 --> 01:17:28,571 I don’t hate books. Everything in the world is in books. 1322 01:17:28,624 --> 01:17:31,050 I just have to work extra hard to get it out 1323 01:17:31,776 --> 01:17:34,303 But I am not gonna give up, buddy. Okay? 1324 01:17:34,521 --> 01:17:37,434 And I’m not let you give yourself. Now keep reading. Right here. 1325 01:17:38,053 --> 01:17:45,284 - Once upon a time there was a magi... - M A G I C I A N 1326 01:17:45,699 --> 01:17:48,818 A magician who knew a small boy 1327 01:17:48,851 --> 01:17:53,640 A small boy who.... a big sword of a big rock. 1328 01:17:54,772 --> 01:17:57,936 Weird. Why would be a sword in a rock? 1329 01:17:58,644 --> 01:18:03,806 Well, I don’t know but.. if you keep reading you might just find out. 1330 01:18:04,120 --> 01:18:06,270 The magician told the small boy.. 1331 01:18:06,370 --> 01:18:10,366 that who ever could pull this sword out of the rock... 1332 01:18:10,619 --> 01:18:13,620 ...would be the true king. 1333 01:18:14,817 --> 01:18:16,197 Cool! 1334 01:18:20,146 --> 01:18:22,183 Keep going. What happens next? 1335 01:18:25,935 --> 01:18:28,852 Love will see you through. 1336 01:18:30,340 --> 01:18:33,148 I've been searching high 1337 01:18:33,683 --> 01:18:35,246 I've been searching high 1338 01:18:35,420 --> 01:18:37,486 I've been searching low 1339 01:18:38,407 --> 01:18:40,420 I've been searching low 1340 01:18:40,896 --> 01:18:46,875 I want to spend spend my life with you.... 1341 01:18:48,007 --> 01:18:51,314 Ba ba ba ba ba ba ba ba 1342 01:18:51,561 --> 01:18:55,109 - Aye, What’s wrong? - So nervous. 1343 01:18:55,290 --> 01:18:58,164 What’s there to be nervous about? You just getting meet my mom. 1344 01:18:58,712 --> 01:19:00,885 - Thank You. That is helpful. - And Jeff. 1345 01:19:01,878 --> 01:19:03,372 And my aunts and uncles. 1346 01:19:04,691 --> 01:19:07,901 And anybody I’ve ever loved in my entire life. 1347 01:19:09,441 --> 01:19:10,781 Oh God! 1348 01:19:11,044 --> 01:19:13,084 Prepare yourself this is big. 1349 01:19:14,126 --> 01:19:15,866 That’s right. Prepare yourself. 1350 01:19:20,757 --> 01:19:25,874 Oh! you here. Oh ...Hi... I cann`t believe my.... 1351 01:19:28,527 --> 01:19:30,688 You're prettier than I thought. 1352 01:19:30,766 --> 01:19:33,038 Brad told me so much about you Ms. Cohen 1353 01:19:33,138 --> 01:19:35,451 Oh Ellen that’s what more than he tells me about you. 1354 01:19:35,485 --> 01:19:37,896 What? I told you about Nancy 1355 01:19:38,029 --> 01:19:39,923 Oh he never tell me the real stuff. come on Nancy 1356 01:19:40,017 --> 01:19:42,648 - Bo Bo get the bag, honey. - Yes, Bo Bo get off that. 1357 01:19:42,715 --> 01:19:44,617 So are you exhausted? 1358 01:19:44,758 --> 01:19:47,989 Not much. because we had pedicure point in an hour. 1359 01:19:49,422 --> 01:19:52,534 This is Nancy, gorgeous, how are you about? 1360 01:19:54,533 --> 01:19:57,671 It’s Nancy. It’s one of the person.. 1361 01:19:57,832 --> 01:20:01,011 Mom’s gonna little bit overwhelming making Nancy feel like family. 1362 01:20:01,387 --> 01:20:03,576 Is that possibility of being family? 1363 01:20:04,037 --> 01:20:05,996 I don’t know.. I mean. You know..... 1364 01:20:06,730 --> 01:20:09,025 I know but I don’t... I know...I know.... 1365 01:20:09,212 --> 01:20:11,132 Oh! I am serious. Did she meet Dad? 1366 01:20:11,661 --> 01:20:14,530 - No... No...No... - Oh! what are you waiting for? 1367 01:20:14,786 --> 01:20:16,737 Hey? Back off. Will you? 1368 01:20:19,663 --> 01:20:23,855 He ended up falling that, and hit his head straight against the fence. 1369 01:20:24,136 --> 01:20:26,162 There was a bruise. 1370 01:20:26,707 --> 01:20:30,683 Will you excuse me. Nancy needs in the kitchen and it will take just one second 1371 01:20:31,172 --> 01:20:33,119 - I go to the kitchen. 1372 01:20:35,684 --> 01:20:38,753 Are you rescuing me again? I don’t need rescuing. 1373 01:20:39,080 --> 01:20:40,194 I do. 1374 01:20:41,652 --> 01:20:43,192 Whats` going on? 1375 01:20:43,505 --> 01:20:44,945 How is your pedicure? 1376 01:20:45,945 --> 01:20:48,373 If you’re wondering when your mom and I talked about 1377 01:20:48,554 --> 01:20:51,122 I talked about you and us. 1378 01:20:52,900 --> 01:20:54,180 Something wrong? 1379 01:20:55,754 --> 01:20:58,834 I am just wondering if I told you...... 1380 01:21:03,090 --> 01:21:04,303 I love you. 1381 01:21:14,839 --> 01:21:16,812 I mean.. it just scares me... 1382 01:21:17,963 --> 01:21:19,762 I never thought about it before... 1383 01:21:20,087 --> 01:21:21,569 ...neither they had think about it. 1384 01:21:21,649 --> 01:21:23,109 Look Brad. 1385 01:21:24,476 --> 01:21:27,793 She understands about your noises she doesn’t care. 1386 01:21:28,317 --> 01:21:30,754 You know. You would make her happy. She told me that. 1387 01:21:30,881 --> 01:21:33,154 Brad, you make her laugh 1388 01:21:34,833 --> 01:21:37,219 Of what about one day when she stops laughing. 1389 01:21:38,795 --> 01:21:40,022 What of one day... 1390 01:21:40,842 --> 01:21:42,242 ...she gets fade off... 1391 01:21:43,084 --> 01:21:46,083 .....of living with someone who... 1392 01:21:56,415 --> 01:21:58,130 I don’t wanna hurt her, Mom. 1393 01:21:58,996 --> 01:22:00,798 Maybe you do not wanna get hurt. 1394 01:22:06,772 --> 01:22:09,563 The only thing that can hurt either of you. 1395 01:22:09,725 --> 01:22:12,263 As if you that Tourette drive her away from you. 1396 01:22:12,467 --> 01:22:14,140 If you let him win. 1397 01:22:23,376 --> 01:22:24,963 Heather’s mother had called to say 1398 01:22:24,979 --> 01:22:27,859 Heather was no longer able to attend school. 1399 01:22:28,092 --> 01:22:30,226 So the class all pitched in cheer her up. 1400 01:22:30,380 --> 01:22:32,653 Oh wow look at this table. 1401 01:22:33,235 --> 01:22:34,608 Looks very good. 1402 01:22:35,396 --> 01:22:37,436 How they looks great over here. 1403 01:22:50,831 --> 01:22:53,498 The news we all had been ..came few weeks later 1404 01:23:01,455 --> 01:23:03,842 - Hey? whats up Henry? - Hi Mr. Cohen. 1405 01:23:04,611 --> 01:23:05,498 Hi. 1406 01:23:06,645 --> 01:23:07,905 - Hey! Hello Mr. Cohen. 1407 01:23:08,514 --> 01:23:10,060 - Hey Mr. Cohen. - What’s up Kevin. 1408 01:23:10,217 --> 01:23:12,737 These are my grandparents, Jane and Charley. 1409 01:23:22,959 --> 01:23:25,399 Sir, they about to start the sermons. 1410 01:23:25,593 --> 01:23:27,206 You go ahead. 1411 01:23:35,054 --> 01:23:36,327 Mr. Cohen. 1412 01:23:37,513 --> 01:23:38,940 why aren’t you coming in? 1413 01:23:39,600 --> 01:23:41,047 I am sorry. 1414 01:23:41,377 --> 01:23:43,110 I thought I could but I... 1415 01:23:43,558 --> 01:23:45,804 I think I will be too disrupted 1416 01:23:47,248 --> 01:23:49,515 You made such a huge difference in Heather’s life. 1417 01:23:50,192 --> 01:23:51,992 You were her favorite teacher. 1418 01:23:53,700 --> 01:23:55,820 Please don’t leave without... about her. 1419 01:25:01,464 --> 01:25:04,183 Okay, Thomas, what is your team’s word? 1420 01:25:04,418 --> 01:25:05,324 Weird. 1421 01:25:05,538 --> 01:25:06,531 Weird? 1422 01:25:06,704 --> 01:25:09,736 Anybody not in Thomas’s team know what that word mean? 1423 01:25:10,036 --> 01:25:13,330 Strange. Creepy. Scary 1424 01:25:14,173 --> 01:25:15,391 Very good. 1425 01:25:16,197 --> 01:25:18,053 Who can use the word 'Weird' in a sentence? 1426 01:25:18,154 --> 01:25:24,216 - Me...Me...Me..... - 25, 30, 35, 40 ... takes it 50, Galen! 1427 01:25:25,011 --> 01:25:26,642 I like weird movies. 1428 01:25:26,776 --> 01:25:31,178 Sorry Mr. Cohen. I know you can not go to the movies because it could take from there. 1429 01:25:31,344 --> 01:25:32,584 Well that’s ok Galen. 1430 01:25:33,143 --> 01:25:36,924 Boom! Because I can rent movies, and I also like weird movies. 1431 01:25:37,624 --> 01:25:39,642 So weird is a good word. Right? 1432 01:25:39,963 --> 01:25:42,660 But what if someone comes up to you and says 1433 01:25:42,947 --> 01:25:46,572 "Hey! you.Yea I’m talking to you, you weird" 1434 01:25:47,228 --> 01:25:50,507 - Is it still a good word? - No..... 1435 01:25:52,611 --> 01:25:55,284 What's that? Hey come on. 1436 01:25:56,175 --> 01:25:57,689 Okay everyone stay in your seat. 1437 01:26:00,043 --> 01:26:01,889 It’s Maxine in Big Red. 1438 01:26:02,183 --> 01:26:04,083 Mr. Cohen, can we go to see. 1439 01:26:05,741 --> 01:26:07,374 Okay. But everyone inside voices 1440 01:26:07,427 --> 01:26:09,861 Everyone line about the door and no running. 1441 01:26:33,817 --> 01:26:37,055 You got it. Yea exactly. 1442 01:26:37,655 --> 01:26:40,202 Eli, get in there. Alright be careful. 1443 01:26:46,334 --> 01:26:48,754 What do you think about 1444 01:26:49,007 --> 01:26:53,131 Eli, what I tell you? Alright, No blowing horn. 1445 01:26:53,221 --> 01:26:54,864 Or everyone will have to get down. 1446 01:26:55,111 --> 01:26:56,597 Sorry Maxine. 1447 01:26:56,876 --> 01:26:59,575 That’s alright. Kids will be kids. 1448 01:26:59,675 --> 01:27:03,048 Yes. Yea..Yea they are well. 1449 01:27:19,152 --> 01:27:20,373 I like Nancy. 1450 01:27:20,899 --> 01:27:22,846 She reminds me your mom 1451 01:27:23,512 --> 01:27:24,866 I don’t look anything alike. 1452 01:27:25,100 --> 01:27:27,393 I don’t talk about look. I’m talking about that..... 1453 01:27:27,789 --> 01:27:31,865 ...spark, you know, spirit that..a genius require. 1454 01:27:33,576 --> 01:27:35,003 How is your school? 1455 01:27:35,327 --> 01:27:39,058 You know, you get more books than book cases, roof leaks 1456 01:27:45,278 --> 01:27:47,611 There are many teachers with lot more experience for me. 1457 01:27:48,993 --> 01:27:50,587 I am prouding you regardless. 1458 01:27:52,218 --> 01:27:53,585 Doesn’t feel that way. 1459 01:27:54,757 --> 01:27:56,847 Why do I feel that you feel embarrass about me. 1460 01:27:57,954 --> 01:27:59,394 And it’s okay that you admit it. 1461 01:27:59,521 --> 01:28:01,314 - Are you trying to start a discussion? - No...No.No.. 1462 01:28:01,577 --> 01:28:04,789 But you know we `er talking... And its good lets talk. 1463 01:28:06,154 --> 01:28:08,173 I have always been embarrassment to you. 1464 01:28:09,342 --> 01:28:13,607 Even when you used to come visit me you used to scold among others and used to quick my way. 1465 01:28:14,818 --> 01:28:16,593 You have never been able to accept it. 1466 01:28:24,475 --> 01:28:25,798 You `re right. 1467 01:28:26,872 --> 01:28:29,138 It is tough to be with you sometimes. 1468 01:28:30,179 --> 01:28:32,887 I hated when we go to restaurant and people give you looks 1469 01:28:33,128 --> 01:28:35,083 Sometimes I wanna just..... 1470 01:28:40,201 --> 01:28:42,331 ...I just feel so helpless. 1471 01:28:43,295 --> 01:28:45,745 You know I always tried to fix things. 1472 01:28:46,292 --> 01:28:48,945 But the one thing I could never fix. that one thing is hurting you more. 1473 01:28:49,005 --> 01:28:50,615 It doesn’t leave fixing. 1474 01:28:50,988 --> 01:28:52,521 Nobody can fix it. 1475 01:28:53,740 --> 01:28:56,475 I know.....I know.. 1476 01:28:59,065 --> 01:29:02,205 But...... may be...... 1477 01:29:02,886 --> 01:29:04,329 ...it’s my fault. 1478 01:29:06,052 --> 01:29:07,900 May be I gave it to you. 1479 01:29:21,185 --> 01:29:25,053 Come on guys, we only got 2 minutes closing, hurry up back there. 1480 01:29:25,200 --> 01:29:27,574 Stand to the side, Stand to the side. what I tell you ? 1481 01:29:27,763 --> 01:29:29,782 Guys in the back, come on hurry up. 1482 01:29:33,660 --> 01:29:37,046 Dad, what are you doing here? 1483 01:29:37,120 --> 01:29:39,193 Son you needed book shelves. Didn’t you? 1484 01:29:39,726 --> 01:29:43,004 Your father had built this new book shelves for the library. 1485 01:29:43,303 --> 01:29:45,123 Things are slow at the office. 1486 01:29:47,351 --> 01:29:48,984 This way gentlemen. 1487 01:29:50,029 --> 01:29:52,225 Oh! I got you some for your collection. 1488 01:29:57,675 --> 01:29:59,315 Put it on Mr. Cohen. 1489 01:30:06,486 --> 01:30:09,846 A hard hat for an extremely hard Head 1490 01:30:11,745 --> 01:30:13,177 Hey class that’s my Dad. 1491 01:30:13,465 --> 01:30:16,507 - Hi Mr, Cohen. - Hi. 1492 01:30:19,413 --> 01:30:20,803 Come on. 1493 01:30:22,658 --> 01:30:24,012 Come on. 1494 01:30:25,485 --> 01:30:27,409 Hillary didn’t say what this was about. 1495 01:30:27,549 --> 01:30:28,803 No idea. 1496 01:30:29,089 --> 01:30:31,975 We were in recess and she said she needs see you in the classroom. 1497 01:30:32,340 --> 01:30:34,566 I think that might be about next year. 1498 01:30:38,658 --> 01:30:40,004 Here it is 1499 01:30:40,164 --> 01:30:43,638 Brad, will you come over here a minute please. 1500 01:30:44,698 --> 01:30:47,138 Hillary has got an announcement to make. 1501 01:30:48,069 --> 01:30:52,900 Some of you may have noticed an observer hanging around school for last few weeks. 1502 01:30:53,233 --> 01:30:57,210 Well, he was here to assess one of our teachers 1503 01:30:57,323 --> 01:30:58,451 Mr. Cohen. 1504 01:31:00,153 --> 01:31:05,407 And I am here to announce that our own Brad Cohen 1505 01:31:05,646 --> 01:31:11,218 ..has been chosen for amongst all the new educators in The State of Georgia..... 1506 01:31:11,347 --> 01:31:15,942 ..to be Sallie Mae`s first year Teacher of the Year. 1507 01:31:22,353 --> 01:31:25,644 As I looked at my students I felt like a kid inside 1508 01:31:25,805 --> 01:31:29,803 Because children look at life differently than most adults. 1509 01:31:30,060 --> 01:31:34,652 They see the world and say I will. Not I cann`t. 1510 01:31:35,012 --> 01:31:36,545 And so did I. 1511 01:31:44,762 --> 01:31:46,688 This shirt is too tight that label appearing on my necks. 1512 01:31:46,749 --> 01:31:48,089 I can make up the label 1513 01:31:48,495 --> 01:31:50,494 I don’t understand why you’re so nervous about. 1514 01:31:50,693 --> 01:31:52,100 You face crowd everyday. 1515 01:31:52,227 --> 01:31:54,687 Well, these aren’t 2nd graders, you know. 1516 01:31:55,706 --> 01:31:57,760 Oh! man I wish I was invisible. 1517 01:31:57,949 --> 01:32:00,939 That's something that you never have to worry. 1518 01:32:01,093 --> 01:32:02,513 Be still....Be still..... 1519 01:32:04,730 --> 01:32:06,557 I love you. 1520 01:32:40,746 --> 01:32:43,040 Come on Bo Bo you can get through this. 1521 01:32:43,354 --> 01:32:45,107 Don’t worry, he’s gonna get through it. 1522 01:32:48,040 --> 01:32:51,533 The noise you just heard is Tourette Syndrome. 1523 01:32:51,785 --> 01:32:54,019 I have been living with since six years old. 1524 01:32:57,525 --> 01:32:59,077 I’m standing up here today.. 1525 01:32:59,190 --> 01:33:02,230 .. because the love and support of lot of people put me up here. 1526 01:33:03,260 --> 01:33:04,680 My family.... 1527 01:33:06,280 --> 01:33:07,993 My school family..... 1528 01:33:08,353 --> 01:33:10,754 My students and all my friends 1529 01:33:11,561 --> 01:33:13,421 I owe this toward all of them. 1530 01:33:14,102 --> 01:33:19,577 But I also owe it to the toughest and most dedicated teacher I ever had... 1531 01:33:19,955 --> 01:33:22,709 My constant companion my Tourette. 1532 01:33:27,650 --> 01:33:30,445 Now some of you may think that’s pretty weird to thank Disability 1533 01:33:31,288 --> 01:33:34,173 ..and calling it a Great Teacher that’s really weird. 1534 01:33:34,498 --> 01:33:37,217 What can I possibly learn from Disability? 1535 01:33:46,918 --> 01:33:48,151 Yes Galen. 1536 01:33:48,269 --> 01:33:50,036 You learned to keep going. 1537 01:33:55,804 --> 01:33:59,644 - Eli? - You learned not to leave that stops you 1538 01:34:04,330 --> 01:34:05,589 Yes Thomas. 1539 01:34:05,676 --> 01:34:07,676 You learned not to let it win. 1540 01:34:10,070 --> 01:34:11,217 That’s right. 1541 01:34:14,043 --> 01:34:16,798 Coping with my Tourette taught me the most valuable lesson.. 1542 01:34:16,859 --> 01:34:20,469 ...that anyone could ever learn and that is. 1543 01:34:20,649 --> 01:34:23,816 ..To never let anything stop you from chasing your dream. 1544 01:34:24,530 --> 01:34:26,650 From working. 1545 01:34:27,330 --> 01:34:29,157 While playing 1546 01:34:30,331 --> 01:34:31,277 While falling in love. 1547 01:34:34,229 --> 01:34:35,649 That’s right. 1548 01:34:38,627 --> 01:34:42,031 Coping with my Tourette taught me the most valuable lesson that.. 1549 01:34:43,018 --> 01:34:44,224 Yes, Thomas. 1550 01:34:44,556 --> 01:34:48,535 Can you bring the award to show and tell on Monday. 1551 01:34:56,529 --> 01:34:57,949 You bet.