Music of the Heart1999

Isabel Vasquez:
[approaching Roberta who is sitting on a bench by herself at lunch after being shunned by other teachers] What's the matter? You got cooties or somethin'?

Roberta Guaspari:
Oh, apparently.

Isabel Vasquez:
Well, I'll take my chances. Isabel Vasquez, second grade.

Roberta Guaspari:
Roberta Guaspari, I'm ...

Isabel Vasquez:
The violin teacher. I know.

Roberta Guaspari:
So is it my imagination, or does *everybody* here hate me?

Isabel Vasquez:
Look, it's hard to fit in when you're doing a special program. People figure you're not gonna be here very long, so they don't make the effort. It may take a while for folks to warm up to you, but they don't hate you.

Roberta Guaspari:
What about Alice?

Isabel Vasquez:
A - She thinks the violin is a waste of time. B - She's a b*tch!

Roberta Guaspari:
[laughs] So, why are you being so nice to me?

Isabel Vasquez:
Ulterior motives. I want my daughter in your class next year!

Roberta Guaspari:
If I'm here next year...

Isabel Vasquez:
You will be.