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Lawrence Woodruff:
You know why I like to teach children, Jack? So I don't get so wrapped up in being an adult. So I can remember there are other things that are important in life - like riding a bike, playing in a treehouse, splashing in water with your good shoes on. And you, my friend, were my most special student. And until recently, you were everything I ever wanted in a student. You were a shooting star amongst ordinary stars. Have you ever seen a shooting star, Jack? Jack:
No. Lawrence Woodruff:
It's wonderful. It passes quickly, but while it's here it just lights up the whole sky - it's the most beautiful thing you'd ever want to see. So beautiful that the other stars stop and watch. You almost never see one. Jack:
Why not? Lawrence Woodruff:
Beacuse they're very rare. Quite rare. But I saw one. I did. Jack:
I just want to be a regular star. Lawrence Woodruff:
Jack, you'll never be regular. You're spectacular
You know why I like to teach children, Jack? So I don't get so wrapped up in being an adult. So I can remember there are other things that are important in life - like riding a bike, playing in a treehouse, splashing in water with your good shoes on. And you, my friend, were my most special student. And until recently, you were everything I ever wanted in a student. You were a shooting star amongst ordinary stars. Have you ever seen a shooting star, Jack? Jack:
No. Lawrence Woodruff:
It's wonderful. It passes quickly, but while it's here it just lights up the whole sky - it's the most beautiful thing you'd ever want to see. So beautiful that the other stars stop and watch. You almost never see one. Jack:
Why not? Lawrence Woodruff:
Beacuse they're very rare. Quite rare. But I saw one. I did. Jack:
I just want to be a regular star. Lawrence Woodruff:
Jack, you'll never be regular. You're spectacular
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Movie Summary
Because of an unusual disorder that has aged him four times faster than a typical human being, a boy looks like a 40-year-old man as he starts fifth grade at public school after being homeschooled.

