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The Game’s Almost Up

Old man: Life is just a game.
Dude: Totally.
Old man: Some people do crosswords, I wake up in the morning.

–Mama B’s Cafe, Greenpoint

Overheard by: Terrence Adams

  • Posted on March 18, 2006
  • Brooklyn, Death, Old People, Restaurants & Cafes
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