Music of the Heart (1999)
Gloria Estefan: Isabel
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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 bitch!
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.