So the Associated Press did an article about me, and the result has been a whirlwind of attention. To be honest, it's all a little overwhelming, but I figure I'll just enjoy it while it lasts. So this morning I agreed to be interviewed by Kemberly Richardson (pictured above) for ABC News, and, though I was nervous, it turned out to be a lot of fun. The segment should appear on either Wednesday or Thursday during the 5:00 p.m. broadcast. I'm only now beginning to wrap my brain around all this, it's just so utterly surreal, but it has certainly made the past few days interesting, to say the least.
UPDATE: Supposedly the segment is gonna run tonight (Thursday) during the 6:00 pm broadcast. I won't be able to watch because I'll be in the cab by then, but I'll be taping it.
226 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 226 of 226Love your blog. It is funny and a great escape from work. I am just curious why the lady from ABC is the same hue as an Oompa Loompa. Does she not look orange? Anyway, that is a great news hit. Best of luck to you.
your blog? lovvvve it.
the reporter's outfit? um, not so much.
Yes I like whatever change the world, you are still yourself...like driving your cab while your interview being brocasted...
Awesome blog. Hey girl, put up some Google ads and make some dough off this traffic you're gettin'!
You know you can make SO much money with the sudden burst of traffic your blog is receiving.
Congrats with the tv appearance. I love the blog! I'm a Jersey girl from West Orange (not an asshole...I never drive when I'm in New York since I know I would just piss people off) but I'm living down in North Carolina currently. Your blog makes me miss home! I'll definitely be checking it out from now on.
...saw your segment on ABC7, you were terrific. I'll be reading about your great experiences in a great city! Best of luck to you and stay safe...
saw your interview and was very interested in your blog. eyewitness news said they'd have a link to your blog on their site but that wasn't true. however it wasn't hard to find this very interesting blog. i wish you the very best.
Just wanted to add to your long list of replies.....like your blog...keep it up
Farmer from NC
I just saw the Kemberly Richardson segment on the news tonight. I'd pick your blog over Taxicab Confessions any day!
link to WABC NY
http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=local&id=3847905
You have 223 comments, so I'm not expecting you to read this, but I've been a subscriber to your RSS feed for a few months now and agree with the comments you consistently get - you're an engaging and entertaining writer and got me excited about my recent move to the Lower East Side just the other week.
Congrats on the press! That's always exciting! You certainly deserve it.
I'll try again:http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=local&id=3847905
I too discovered your blog thanks to Yahoo's feature earlier this week and have spent the past few days getting caught up on your previous posts. Terrific work!
My wife, 2 adult kids and I spent one of the best weeks of our lives, and certainly one of our two best vacations ever, in NYC between Christmas and New Years (yep, including Times Square on 12/31). New Yorkers have got to be some of the luckiest people on the planet. What a great, vibrant, exciting, etc., etc., city. We loved every moment of our trip and are already plotting our next escape from Orange County in SoCal to NYC. We're all life long Californians, or close to it, but NY wins hands down in all comparisons to LA, aka Blandville.
Your blog is another way for us to continue to connect with the good people of NY. Keep safe and continue to write.
First time at your Blog :) Amazing it is !!!!!!!!!
i found an article about you at smh.com.au, but by the time i thought to tell one of my best mates about it (sydney cabbie/rock god from the splatterheads) the smh had dropped you for a picture of nicole kidman and the coronial findings into a fuckin' whale that died up the thames. luckily i work there, so was able to find it. (smh, not thames). so, mp, i'm gonna hold you responsible for being the proverbial straw. umpteen friends have bitched to me "write a blog." but it was your astute observations that immediately inspired me. in the words of david byrne: "my god! what have i done?"
Awesome blog. I read your story on Yahoo! News. Maybe you should come down to Los Angeles area and do your service here. I don't drive due to my physical disabilities so you seem like an awesome driver.
I saw the AP story and have started reading. Just letting you know you have a fan in El Dorado, Arkansas.
i have to say .. this is an awesome idea for a blog .. i mean you are being mentioned with the movie Taxi Driver and all .. nice !
Great site! Man,that woman interviewing you actually goes out in public wearing that coat? Drive safe. W.
Any praise coming your way is fully deserved. Good work, cabbie...
That News lady looks like she has jaundice.
Lucky you.
Oh my, just last week there was just about 20 something comments....you're a superstar.
Always been an avid reader. First time commenting.
I (accidently) found your blog last week and read the entire thing while at work. Then I sent the link to all my pals to read to help whittle away their days at work. I'm hooked now. You don't write everyday and that's a drag. Keep up the writing so you can keep me entertained. You see, I do work in an office. I have also discovered a new game show called "Cash Cab". Interesting game show that takes place in a New York cab where the host (the cab driver) asks his (normal off the street) passengers trivia questions and they win money for each question they answer correctly before they reach their destination. It's on a cable channel so if you haven't seen it, check it out.
PS: What the hell is that reporter wearing? She needs to look in the mirror before she steps outside! LOL...
ALL you NY cabbies drive like fucking animals!
Too bad I don't work for N World Tours anymore. Most fun I ever had in the 4 years I worked for them was to take that 45 ft diesel coach to manhattan a couple of trips a week to terrorize you cabdrivers and limo jockeys.
You are absolutely the worst!
you even outdo the drivers in Paris!
Just read about this blog in Jerusalem...
Good luck!
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