Teachers didn’t like me very much. They thought I was just this punk kid and they always wanted to kick me out.

Meaning of the quote

The quote suggests that when Clea Duvall was younger, her teachers didn't appreciate her or understand her. They saw her as a rebellious student and often tried to get her in trouble or remove her from the classroom. This shows that sometimes teachers may judge students unfairly based on appearances or behavior, without getting to know them better.

About Clea Duvall

Clea Duvall is an accomplished American actress and filmmaker, known for her roles in popular movies and TV shows like The Faculty, Girl, Interrupted, Argo, and The Handmaid’s Tale. In addition to her acting work, Duvall has also directed several films and created the Amazon Freevee series High School.

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