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I was born and raised in Ireland and lived
there until I was nineteen years old. I came to this country in 1913 where I held
several jobs {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (earn) a few dollars before enlisting in World War I.
After being discharged, I bought my own cab
and have owned one ever since. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} hasn't been too easy at times, {#blank#}3{#/blank#}
my wife takes care of our money and we have a good bit put away {#blank#}4{#/blank#} a
rainy day.
Most people think taxi drivers are tough.
But I think people get the {#blank#}5{#/blank#} impression that they are bad. Taxi drivers
are just like other people. Most of them will {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (regard) as honest
fellows. I've been in the taxicab business for thirty-five years. In all my
years of driving a taxicab, I have never had any trouble with the public, not
{#blank#}7{#/blank#} with drunks. Even if they get a little headstrong once in a while, I
just agree with them and then they behave {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (they).
I believe honesty is one of the greatest
{#blank#}9{#/blank#} (gift) there is. I believe in God and try to be a good member of my
parish. I try to act toward others like I think God wants me to act. I have
been trying this for a long time, and the longer I try, the {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (easy) it
gets.
