Left: “Are you going to put our picture on the Internet?”
Me: “Probably yes..”
Left: “Will that make us famous?”
Me: “Maybe..”
Left: “I’m not sure if I want to be famous.”
Right: “I would love to be famous!!!”

“I was raised by my grandmother. Last year she was diagnosed with incurable cancer. The doctor said she will live another year. I don’t want her to go to one of those a nursing homes. That’s why I gave up my apartment and in a few weeks ill move in with her. She was the one who raised me now it’s my turn to take care of her.”
“What will be the hardest part about leaving your own apartment?”
“Probably giving up my freedom. No more parties, no more bringing home girls.”

“A few years ago I had a near death experience. It was an extremely difficult time but it’s the best thing that has ever happened to me.
Why is that?”
“When you are so close to dying your entire outlook on life changes. I now realize how precious life is. I have learned to enjoy the small things and care less about things that don’t really matter. I used to be an introvert person. Now my fears do not determine who I am anymore.”
“What do you do different now?”
“I have always loved to sing but before the accident I only dared to sing in a choir. There nobody could hear or see me perform. Now I started vocal training to become a solo singer and I’m even recording an album. If you had told me last year I would be doing this, I wouldn’t have believed you.”

“I’m from Italy. I came to Amsterdam be more free.”
“How are you more free here than in Italy?”
“For example, In Italy it’s illegal to smoke marihuana. I don’t understand why our government makes such a big deal out of it. I think they should be more worried about alcohol consumption, which in my opinion is a much bigger problem in our society.”

“What is your biggest struggle right now?”
“Finding a place to live in Amsterdam.”