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1.8sThen I'll be queen ofthe world-
1.09sOf spelling.
2.83sThat's right, queen ofthe world! Of spelling.
3.13sLisa, may I see you privately for a moment?
1.93sThis can only be good.
4.16sLisa, competitive spelling has fallen on hard times.
3.06sToday’s students would rather watch Ozzy Osbourne.
3.03s"Look at me. I'm a drug addict. Ho, ho, ho."
2.59sSome of us still enjoy scripted comedy, sir.
1.04sThat's a good girl.
4.1sBut if spelling is to compete, it needs a charismatic champion.
3.16sSomeone like me, back when l was a white-haired little boy.
2.2sWell, I havent won yet.
0sNor shall you.
1.52sWhat?
3.16sThe future of our very sport is at stake...