London

Tea room, London

Paraphrased from conversation with a friend: "Making the right compliment is an art form."

March 14

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Gig, Brixton

Watching all-male band, The Acorn. Audience member: "Show us your tits!"

March 13

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Telephone Interview, Streatham

Managing director of Tortilla in Southwark, Brandon Stephens: "We have had queues out the door most days since we have opened and we make several
hundred meals a day."

March 12

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Telephone Interview, Streatham

Manager of La Casita restaurant in Brixton, Fernando Matias: "The better you work the more you will be recognised for that and the better you will do in life."

March 11