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Rivers teaches young people about the “essence of life”.
“I encourage you to do better, you encourage me to do better, but if you just pass people by, you can’t hear their stories-you can’t learn from their stories. These young people have so much to teach us if we would just take the time to listen to them.”
I was trying to get a quote from Gabriel. I started by asking him why he loved New York.
“The ethnic food.”
“Tell me something about yourself that would surprise those that know you.”
“I’m not sure.”
“What are your plans for Valentine’s day?”
“It’s my birthday. I’m not sure, but I’ll figure it out.”
“Will you be spending Valentine’s day with someone special?”
Gabriel blushed and said that he would be. At this point I am pretty sure Gabriel thought I was about to ask him out.
This is the smile of an embarrassed man.
“What is your favorite thing about Valentine’s Day?”
“The giving!”
“So, are you guys doing anything for Valentine’s day?”
Anthony: “I don’t plan for it. It’s just a regular day.”
Fabian: “I’ll be lonely for Valentine’s day.”
Me: “Are you a designer?”
Patrick: “No, I’m a dandy. I’m THE dandy.”
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