BostonCabby Man! That flight musta been packed. Where to? Passenger Cambridge, Central Square BostonCabby My third Ex lives around there. Passenger Yeah? It's a nice neighborhood. BostonCabby I ain't had a fare there in a while. Passenger Really? I'd think it would be pretty common--but I guess I am biased. BostonCabby You from here? Passenger Mostly, I'm originally from New York City, and I've lived all over, but I go to school here now. BostonCabby The BIG Apple. Whaddaya make of that place? Passenger I used to love it--now it seems a bit too big. BostonCabby I only ever went to Coney Island and Times Square. Passenger Pretty classic spots, though I've read Times Sq. is changing a lot. BostonCabby It's nice, but I'm a Boston boy. Passenger Boston's a bit easier to live in. BostonCabby Ya wanna take Storrow, Memorial or th'espressway? Passenger Memorial is good. BostonCabby Yeah, that's prettier this time a night. Passenger I like it. The river can be really pretty. BostonCabby Nice for boatin' daytimes. Used to do some when I was younger. Passenger I keep meaning to get set up--they have rowing and sailing classes at MIT, but I never seem to find the time. BostonCabby Me, I was never too big on the classroom an' stuff. Passenger All I seem to do is go to school. BostonCabby Figure I got my education from these ol' mean streets. Passenger That's one way. BostonCabby Ain't got no degree, but I done OK. Passenger Yeah, different strokes for different folks. BostonCabby Sorry, what was that you said? Passenger Nothing really. BostonCabby 'Zat window ok there? Passenger Sure. The breeze feels nice. BostonCabby Where ya flyin' from? Passenger Puerto Rico BostonCabby No kidding. Passenger Yeah, it was pretty nice, a cross between New Jersey and Florida or something. BostonCabby Now that's livin' there! Passenger Which? New Jersey or Florida? BostonCabby So whaddaya make of this weather, huh? Passenger I wish it would make up it's mind. I keep thinking it's spring, then it gets cold. BostonCabby Ah, this is nothing. Passenger I guess--typical Boston anyway. At least it's not dumping snow like last year. BostonCabby I'll never forget the blizzard of '78. Passenger I missed that one, but last year's was something.. BostonCabby Yah, that April Fool's day blizzard was really something. Passenger Yup BostonCabby The worst is when I throw out my back shovelling all the stuff. Passenger I like to think of it as a workout--better than the gym. BostonCabby But my dog loves it, runs right into a big drift.... Passenger Sounds fun. What kind of dog is it. BostonCabby That ol' dog's the greatest. Gonna be eleven next week. Passenger That's getting up there in dog years. BostonCabby Call him Pepper, an' old as he is, he's still got that spunk. Passenger That's neat. I haven't had a dog for years. I miss it a bit. BostonCabby My steady companion, Pepper is. Passenger Yeah, there's nothing quite like a good dog. BostonCabby I hear ya. Passenger uh huh. BostonCabby Ah, nevermind. Passenger Huh? BostonCabby Forgetaboutit. Passenger whatever. BostonCabby Will ya look at that! Passenger What is it? some kind of fight? BostonCabby Ah, nevermind. Passenger Guess it's their problem. That hair's too wierd for me. BostonCabby Uh huh. Passenger Must hurt to sleep on. BostonCabby Didja see this paper? I don't even wanna know about all these scandals. Passenger Yeah--it's pretty bad. BostonCabby You don't mind the radio, do ya? Passenger No, it's fine. Most mellow music is ok with me. BostonCabby Me, I don't mind most any music. Passenger yeah. me too. BostonCabby 'Cept for that opera stuff. I don't go for that. Passenger That's definitely not my favorite. BostonCabby An too much a that talk 'n crap. Used to listen to talk radio, but I got sick of it. Passenger Yeah--that's pretty bad. Especially the political fighting. BostonCabby They're all bastards. Passenger Well, that's one way to look at it. BostonCabby Everyone loves a circus! Passenger I guess. BostonCabby Don't get me started. Passenger Right. BostonCabby Last time I voted was in '72, right after I got back from 'Nam. Passenger You were in the war? Musta been tough. BostonCabby Two years in the rice paddies and jungles. I still have nightmares. Passenger Yowza. BostonCabby Yeah. I don't like to talk about it too much. Passenger I can imagine. BostonCabby I like to say it's the only lottery I ever won--you call that luck? Passenger Not really. BostonCabby I did my duty though. Passenger Yep--and you should be proud BostonCabby (sigh) Passenger Nice night out. BostonCabby OK wit you if I smoke? Passenger I thought it's not allowed. BostonCabby That sign don't mean anything. Passenger Well, I guess. I can open the window more. BostonCabby No can do--it's broke. Passenger Oh, well I guess we're almost there. I'm kind of allergic to smoke. BostonCabby My cab, my rules. Passenger Whatever. It's not a serious BostonCabby Will ya listen to that! Passenger Whatever. It's not a serious allergy. BostonCabby For real? Awright then. Passenger Thanks. BostonCabby Yer welcome Passenger I appreciate it. BostonCabby What was I sayin'? Passenger I don't know--just chatting. BostonCabby You ever play the Lotto? Passenger Sometimes. I never win. BostonCabby Aw, I don't bet too heavy or nothin'. Passenger You play a lot? BostonCabby Some days I win, some I lose--like life. Passenger I don't think it's a great investment. BostonCabby Some a them horses is just amazing. Passenger Oh, you bet on races. BostonCabby Mostly I go for the guys--my buddies and I hang out there, have some beers, yah know. Passenger That's m BostonCabby Let me tell you, I been doing this for 25 years and I seen it all. Passenger That's nice BostonCabby So, where was I? Passenger You've seen a lot of stuff. BostonCabby I seen more people die than in 'Nam. Passenger Ick. BostonCabby I get used to it in this job. Passenger I guess. BostonCabby Hang on a sec. Passenger Ok BostonCabby Nice try buddy--&$%# tried to cut me off. Passenger I hate Boston drivers BostonCabby 's all part of the job, you know? Passenger I guess BostonCabby Sometimes I just get into the game. Passenger Not me--it stresses me out BostonCabby Ah, ya can't let these idiots get to ya. Passenger I try BostonCabby Me, I only been in one accident. Passenger THat's pretty good for a cabby BostonCabby That's why I got these moose bumpers on here. Passenger Heh heh. BostonCabby Waita sec, that's a one-way over there. I'll have to go round. Passenger Ok BostonCabby Here ya go. Passenger Thanks. BostonCabby 's nothin' Passenger what do I owe you? BostonCabby Forgetaboutit. Passenger what? how much is the fare? BostonCabby Ah, nevermind. Passenger you kidding me? BostonCabby Got anything smaller? Passenger no. BostonCabby Huh? Passenger no, a twenty is all I have BostonCabby Take it easy then.