he was n't speaking to my character , but to me . i think the good teacher went to his own special kind of school , had his own unique instruction . for this , i can never thank her enough . `` that 's one thing i do n't mind being second best at . `` i 'm not the one who just refused to stay dead . would her sister have done the same for her ? i run into my room and step out of my jeans . 