lessons learned "on the street"

in the past couple of weeks, I've had the chance to go out and get what we call..."streeter tape". Let me just say...this makes me appreciate Muchmusic VJs a lot more than I ever thought I would.

Getting streeter tape involves hauling my recording equipment (what looks like a massive tape recorder, headphones, and a mic), and very liberally soliciting people to talk with you. I have not yet constructed a "strategy" yet...but I tend to talk with people who are relaxed (approached a lot of bus people, smokers, and loiterers).
I always needed to be peppy...and playful...but secretly inside, I just hope they won't eat me alive. Or yell at me. Or both.

I have not gotten any eff you's yet...most people who refuse to comment usually do it politely. but boy...I've never had to be so outgoing in my WHOLE ENTIRE LIFE. And I don't even like people!