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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...
3.09sand we want the gold medal to go to him!
1.66sWho? Alex?
1.73sThe boy that everybody loves?
3.13sYes. He's crowd-pleasing and he's cute.
2.73sWomen in the audience toss their thick glasses at him.
2.2sI'm not throwing a spelling bee.
2.16sI'll die before I misspell!
2.03sBe reasonable, Lisa.
2.8sIf you take a dive, we'll guarantee you a scholarship...
2.7sto the Seven Sisters college of your choice.
2.2sFree college?
3.09sAnd a hot plate! ts perfect for soup!