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Meet Some of New York City’s Finest Pick-Up Artists
We had four pages to fill so we expensed our way to work in the chicest mode of transport— the yellow taxi cab—talking to the angels who fly team Interview around town.
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MAVADROFI
Bangladesh
If you could make your taxi any color, what color would it be?
I wouldn’t change that. I like the yellow. Always yellow.
How long do you drive for every day?
Like eight to ten hours, depending on the day.
What do you do when you’re not driving?
I am always driving! I drive everywhere.
What time do you wake up every day?
Usually around 11.
Do you have a celebrity crush?
No, I am married. My wife is my crush.
What’s your favorite city?
New York. Why would I work anywhere else? Best city in the world.
What’s your favorite borough?
I like Manhattan, then Brooklyn.
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PATRICK
Ghana
Has anyone thrown up in your taxi?
Oh yes, many times.
What’s the craziest thing that’s ever happened while on the job?
One man tried to fight me. For no reason, he got angry and demanded that I fight him. I didn’t fight him, he was crazy.
What do you usually eat for lunch?
Rice, beans, and chicken. I love chicken.
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ABDUL
Iran
What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever seen while driving a taxi?
A woman who got in with a snake around her neck and it was a therapy animal.
Have you ever picked up a celebrity?
Yes, a few times.
Who?
A Jonas brother.
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