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Friday, January 30, 2009

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My Morning Commute: Busker

A busker holds his guitar

Like many city workers, a street busker may be able to drive to the job. But factor in an ever-changing final destination, an amp and a dog, and you've got quite a shlep. We follow a busker in Ireland on his way to work

A busker holds his guitar (Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

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  • By Colleen Kirkendall

    From Aurora, IN, 01/30/2009

    What a great morning commute commentary!! I loved hearing the Ireland accent and music....and loved that Cocoa the dog was part of the entertainment. Dogs Rule!

    By Brendan Hood

    From Dublin 6, 01/30/2009

    No way!! I see this dude all the time walking from class at Trinity! I can't believe he was on Marketplace.

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