The word from the street
PHILIP
How come your Elmo doll is so important to you? I think he’s almost the only thing you own except your clothes, no offense.
TONY
“Well seeing kids smile makes me smile and Elmo makes the kids smile. So it all works out.”
PHILIP
“So do you actually identify with Elmo in any way?”
TONY
“Phil, I think only someone who had a dad and granddad who were shrinks could ask me that question.”
(The photo is from our post of Nov. 1 2010.)
PHILIP
“Oh man, those are some special pants you’ve got on this morning; I wish I had my camera for them.”
TONY
“You like ’em?”
PHILIP
“Errr … in a word, no.”
TONY
“Well you should try dressing on my budget.”
PHILIP
“Touché.”
PHILIP
“How many days have you been wearing that McDonalds t-shirt?”
TONY
“Yeah, I’ve been wearing it a few days but I wash it when it’s dirty so it’s no problem most times.”
PHILIP
“Wow. That lady just gave you five bucks.”
TONY
“I see her a couple of times a month and she’s always got something for me.”
PHILIP
“So are you going to use that money for lunch?”
TONY
“Nope, I’m going up to the laundromat. These clothes are just too dirty.”
Homeless Man Speaks 