You think you know her. Just wait and see the change. I’ll have her trained in no time.
Meaning of the quote
This quote suggests that sometimes people think they understand someone, but that person can change in surprising ways. The speaker, a producer named David O. Selznick, is saying that he will train or teach this person, and that the change will happen quickly. He's implying that he can influence or control this person's behavior and transformation.
About David O. Selznick
David O. Selznick was an influential American film producer who created two Best Picture Oscar winners, Gone with the Wind and Rebecca. He came from a family of movie moguls and went on to become one of the first independent producers in Hollywood.
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