The context of the following conversation is Carson competed against others in the school talent show. Carson won the talent show.:
Carson says Did you make it to the school talent show?.
The friend responds I meant to, but sorry, something came up..
Carson responds Well, I won!.
The friend responds I heard that you won with your magic act..
Carson responds I know people have made fun of it the past, but I beat out a lot of other people..
The friend responds You deserve congratulations for winning and for your perseverance..