Young woman on cell: Hey, I gotta go have an abortion… can I call you back in, like, 45 minutes?
–Houston & Lafayette
Overheard by: Miguel
Guy on cell: Yeah, I got laid off last week and now my girlfriend won't get an abortion. (pause) She wants to have the fucking kid. (pause) I have no idea what she is thinking, but I really don't want to be a part of it.
–Penn Station
Overheard by: Josh
Old white man, trying to walk through overcrowded station: This is why we need more abortions!
–Hunter College
Store manager on speaker: To the parents of Tim*, your son is next door in Mike's Diner. Your three year old. (slams down microphone) This is why there should be abortions!
–Astoria Key Food
Overheard by: Anna
Little girl to her aunt: Mommy didn't take this long the last two times we were here.
–Planned Parenthood Clinic
Overheard by: Holly Golightly