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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

New York, NY
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    Brandon Stanton‏Verified account @humansofny 22 Jan 2016
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      2. babsjohnson‏ @babsjohnson 22 Jan 2016
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        @humansofny I so hope this wonderful young man has nothing but bright days ahead. He deserves that.

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      3. Abud‏ @Abud_Alhimyri 22 Jan 2016
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        @babsjohnson @humansofny life is cruel! If you dont work your ass off, you wont reach the goals u desire, no matter how "bright" ur day is!

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      1. tikh tired‏ @tikhbana 22 Jan 2016
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        @humansofny 😢 Life has so much more in store than material and purposeless status. I'm glad he didn't lose sight. I wish him the best. 💙

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      1. CC‏ @FL_luv13 22 Jan 2016
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        @humansofny SMH. Thanks for the share. Wherever he is I hope he knows in his heart he's a wonderful human being.

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        @humansofny Do you have any way to contact him? I've been homeless before and I would love to speak to him and help him out!

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        @humansofny @ChavinDontExist my friend you will and can grow up to be anything you want ,i know you will be great, you already are.

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        @humansofny 😔❤️

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