Rob S. Friedman
September 2023
Bob and Harvey in Gus's Diner, Hudson and N. Moore Sts., 1975
“It’s 10 already? What’ll it be?” “Two regulars, one light and sweet and one black, and three buttered rolls.”
“I didn’t hear a please.” “I never hear a thank you.”
“You always stir your coffee so slow?” “You always fill the silence?”
“Has Marty even called you?” “Look at us, look where we’re at.”
“Not good enough for you?” Gus says. “You talkin’ to me?” Little Bob says.
“Now, that’s a line.” “Maybe Marty can use it.”
“Tell Frankie that he owes me from last week.” “Tell him yourself.”
“Whoa, there, young man.” “Another one for Marty.”
Rob S. Friedman 