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humansofny
New York, NY
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Creator of Humans Of New York: blog, video series, and two #1 NYT bestselling books. More of a party on Instagram: @humansofny
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Brandon Stanton
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Jan 30 |
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“I’m trying to start a company while raising a four year old child. But my business partner is a mother too, so we’re very supportive of each other..." pic.twitter.com/rhf4qtVQI9
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Brandon Stanton
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Jan 27 |
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“It was a really toxic relationship. I think she’d agree with that. We allowed each other to be depressed..." pic.twitter.com/ScylEosgrH
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Brandon Stanton
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Jan 24 |
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Just finished Principles on my kindle. Going to get a hard copy so I can reference back more easily. Really valuable wisdom, thanks Ray.
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Brandon Stanton
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Jan 23 |
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“I used to seek out vulnerable people. It takes one to know one. I’d harp on them for minuscule things..." pic.twitter.com/EeCcRA0C5r
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Brandon Stanton
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Jan 22 |
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“I’m going to be watching my nineteen-month-old daughter later. But I just smoked a joint so..." pic.twitter.com/2QK0idPWj2
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Brandon Stanton
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Jan 21 |
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(2/2) “My mother died on July 6th, 2005. One day toward the end of her life, we were in the subway together, carrying heavy packages, and I could see she was exhausted..." pic.twitter.com/murMYibeWG
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Brandon Stanton
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Jan 21 |
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(1/2) “My childhood was dominated by her stories: living in the ghetto for two years, surviving off potato peels, running like an animal from the Nazis..." pic.twitter.com/Ln4w1q80oN
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Brandon Stanton
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Jan 20 |
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“When people are trying to be refined, they disapprove of a lot of things..." pic.twitter.com/kmuWwMFTdf
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Brandon Stanton
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Jan 17 |
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“I thought we were being careful, so he wasn’t expected. And I tried to convince her not to have the baby..." pic.twitter.com/U1hqOtR9Fq
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Brandon Stanton
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Jan 16 |
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“Only time I’m unhappy is when I have a toothache. And I rarely have a toothache..." pic.twitter.com/BIituM6LAg
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Brandon Stanton
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Jan 14 |
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“One of my best friends is getting engaged, and I think she’s making a mistake. I brought it up the other night..." pic.twitter.com/0fIPvRYk9Q
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Brandon Stanton
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Jan 14 |
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A corollary that is also less true, but still hear people say all the time: “You wouldn’t be offended if there wasn’t some truth to it.”
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Brandon Stanton
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Jan 13 |
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“I got into a bit of a situationship, and now it’s over. We weren’t exactly ‘together,’ together..." pic.twitter.com/WSbZ2PTbhn
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Brandon Stanton
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Jan 11 |
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@brainpicker framed “hating” as “wanting to be part of the conversation,” which was a very helpful lens for me, and has held up over the years: brainpickings.org/2014/10/13/kie…
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Brandon Stanton
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Jan 8 |
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Andom is running in NY-16 covering the Bronx and Westchester. This post resulted from a random encounter, so not an endorsement, but I can vouch that he’s a great guy. You can learn more about him here: andomforny.com
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Brandon Stanton
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Jan 8 |
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“I’m running for congress. I’m actually on the way right now to meet with some union representatives to ask for their endorsement..." pic.twitter.com/SIewBdnEMe
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Brandon Stanton
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Jan 4 |
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“Drugs are ‘cunning, baffling, and powerful.’ They teach us that in NA. Drugs can change your soul. I’ve seen it happen to so many people..." pic.twitter.com/A6bSVOIFC6
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Brandon Stanton
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Brandon Stanton
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Jan 3 |
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“My mother came to New York from Alabama at the age of nineteen. She had nothing but a high school diploma..." pic.twitter.com/xFWHfXrGA5
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Brandon Stanton
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Jan 1 |
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“I’m trying to be an actor. Right now I’m on the way to a call back, which is good..." pic.twitter.com/NAKZKvgxV3
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