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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 Stanton‏Verified account @humansofny 12 Apr 2019
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    “I liked drugs, but that wasn’t the reason. And it wasn’t that I needed money either. I had money. I just wanted more of it. Back then I could rob every bank in the city and nobody would notice. There were hardly any cameras. I robbed about thirty before I even got..."pic.twitter.com/It1l2ZDTwm

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      1. Nigga After Jesus‏ @Nafsonkay 12 Apr 2019
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        At least he didn't lose his sense of humour in jail.

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      1. allgoldeverything‏ @J264B 12 Apr 2019
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        Eh. Blames the guy he shot and instead of saying he shouldn’t have robbed, says he should have stopped and saved the money he stole.

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      1. mi‏ @mbafan 12 Apr 2019
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        How do you get people to be so honest and open about themselves with you @humansofny

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        Didn't learn his lesson then, won't learn it now.

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      1. Celina‏ @Spearszed 12 Apr 2019
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        I appreciate HONY for touching on a wide range of mental disorders for weeks now. The consequences of Conduct disorder, Antisocial personality disorder wreck sufferers. It remains with them; the consequences for almost the entirety of their lives.Webbing in their children too

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      1. Erin Metcalf  🍵 🐲 🍃‏ @eirewolf 12 Apr 2019
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        ... ooooor you should’ve NOT stolen the money in the first place, and not blamed other people for your terrible behavior, maybe? 🙃

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        LOL, some people.

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