Introducing Andrew – Transcript
Mum: “Oh hey Andrew, how was school today?“
Andrew: “Well, it was a very frustrating day. Tommy was teasing me about my haircut, and that was embarrassing. As a way of coping with my embarrassment, I became angry. I’m ashamed to admit it, dear mother, but I could not resist striking Tommy with my fist. Well, this act of emotional release did offer a moment’s respite from my embarrassment. The victory was short-lived. The next thing I knew, Tommy had immobilized me with a headlock and gave me what is referred to colloquially as a swirling. “
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