Graduation quote by Fiona Apple

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I got all my work done to graduate in two months and then they were like, Im sorry, you have to take drivers ed. I just
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"I got all my work done to graduate in two months and then they were like, I'm sorry, you have to take driver's ed. I just kind of went, Oh, forget it"

- Fiona Apple

About this Quote

In this quote, Fiona Apple is revealing aggravation and disappointment with an unexpected requirement to take chauffeur's education after finishing all of her work to graduate in two months. The phrase "I got all my work done" recommends that she had put in a lot of effort and devotion to meet her goal of finishing in a short amount of time. However, the unanticipated addition of driver's ed feels like an obstacle and an inconvenience to her. The expression "I just sort of went, Oh, forget it" conveys a sense of resignation and defeat, as if she has quit on her initial plan. In general, this quote highlights the aggravation and unpredictability of life's challenges.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Fiona Apple somewhere between September 13, 1977 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA, the quote is categorized under the topic Graduation. The author also have 37 other quotes.

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