Quote by Dave Van Ronk

They basically said that if I didn't show up for school they'd mark me present, they wouldn't send the truant officer after me. At 16 I enrolled in something called continuing education. Once a month I'd go out to Jamaica, but I didn't take it seriously.

They basically said that if I didn't show up for school they

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In this quote, the speaker reflects on their experience during school and their lack of commitment to education. They explain that the school authorities were lenient with attendance and would mark them present even if they didn't show up. At the age of 16, the speaker enrolled in continuing education but didn't take it seriously. The quote highlights a nonchalant attitude towards learning and a disregard for the educational opportunities provided to them.

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