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Teacher Talent Show - Tim Manley

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“I told them I got my job by beating the principal in a street fight.”

Photo by Jason Falchook

Tim Manley is failing as an awkward high school english teacher until the school talent show helps him find his voice.

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Jan 26, 2016

New York City, New York

Jun 21, 2015

06:53

Tim Manley at the high school talent show.

Tim, at graduation, wearing a tie with all his students names.