Street Savvy Mugs

'That's what I love about New York - people leave you alone.'

'Big tipper' gets a taxi before everybody else.

'So we've put the bin out ten minutes early, it's not as if the council will know...'

Taxi stopping for the sexy looking leg.

Parking meter holdup

'Two men and a hat.'

People and their signs 'Hungry' 'Pissed Off' 'Just Fine'

'Sun Valley? No, dark alley.'

Literal Following of Directions: RUN

'Dang it, I just washed this street. Boy, every time...'

'This is too small. Get me a 12...How many times?! I'm a 10 or a 12 on top and a 12 or 14 on the bottom depending on the shop, the cut of the fabric, the ambient air temperature, and the rotation of Pluto...and we always try the 10 first capiche?'

Teacher has two boxes: "Book Smart" and "Street Smart"

'Why can't I park it here? I'm just getting my moneys worth.'

'We want to adopt a kid. Do you have a choice our feng shui consultant can look at?'

Walking Tours of New York

People crossing the street while texting use white canes.

"This is our new one-piece for the more mature ladies."

'I can just make it out. She's saying 'call my hairdresser'.'

Street person selling bricks from wall he's leaning on.

Sidewalk the game

Man saying 'Bless you!' to a Big Issue vendor.

'Take ten years off the top.'

Designer labels "I'm sorry, but I think I've forgotten your name."

"We're due in court in ten minutes, Counselor - use the big hand!"

'What do you call a blonde doing hand stands? A brunette.'

'Maybe a tad too much eye makeup.'

A panhandler with a sign that reads "Sadder but no wiser".

5,- euro and I'll show you how to hustle 5,- Euro from a doofus!!"

"Have you ever wondered what I'd look like in skinny jeans?"

Watch for Children.

"Here comes a couple! Game face, girl! Game face!!"

Parking? I don't think so.

'-and do you always tell street interviewers to xxyzz!! off, sir?'

The Urban Utility Belt

'Growing a beard?' - 'Yes, not so much face to wash.'