*Have a nice reporter pay for your lunch as much as possible.
*Never ask a smart ass how he slept...you'll always get a smart ass answer.
*Don't sleep next to short annoying fellows that are likely to steal your cigars. Unless of course you want to start off the morining with a musical tirade.
*Give a newsie a curtain and he'll dry his hands on it.
*Dancing in an alley, trying to look exasperated makes you look incredibly hot!!
*Pretty much everybody can lie. Even Mr. Goody toe shoes walkin mouth and his little annoying brother.
*You can get away with wearing clothes that don't match, but having a gold pocket watch if your a street rat.
*It doesn't matter that the woman you're drooling over looks like she could be your grandma
*A little cane with an intricate golden top and a wooden slingshot can do wonders for you level of intimidation.
*You don't actually have to be there to have a mother who's looking for you.
*Even if you give a nun a dirty look she'll still give you a piece of moldy bread.
*When people raise the prices of anything, always listen to a guy named Jack...he'll tell you what to do!
*Climb statues as much as possible, it'll make you feel 10 again!
*your friends will always be there for you, and they'll defend you to the end with their sling shots
*Writing the word STRIKE on a chalk board makes you look really good!!!
*If a fast talking, delusional Irish boy tells you his name is Kelly...he's lying.
*If you have a family, trying to blend with "poor orphans and runaways" is usually a bad idea. You end up looking stupid and accused of having an affair with a reporter.
*In NYC you can just break out into song and dance any time you want and noone cares.
*You could be the best gymnamst in teh world and you'd still be sellin' papes down at Bottle Alley.
*Don't buy roast beef unless it costs 15 cents and is served by a dancing waiter.
*Always have your own glass of sasprilla when toasting to someone.
*Always be suspicious of girls named Sarah or Medda.
*If you're the only female influence in a crowd of young boys you have a pretty good chance seeing one of them without their...papes.
*If you're buying lunch nobody cares if you ripped up your couch to make your bowtie.
*Never depend on a guy named Racetrack to watch your little brother. Where was Les in the next scene????
*Don't be surprised if you friend turns on you to fullfill his own dreams.
*Check your fire escape every morining...you never know who could be out there.
*Never dress like Little Bo Peep when going to a rally.
*If you know your going to get another 3 months in the refuge...LEAVE HIS SAUERKRAUT ALONE!!!
*Storied based on actuall evnets are always LOOSELY based. Sure Spot Conlon wore pink suspenders...but did he tap dance on tables??? We aren't quite sure.
*If you plan on sleeping in a staute...just to let you know everyone can see how dirty your feet are.
*If you happen to be in bed with another newsie your lucky if all that's in your face is their foot.
*Don't bother with an alarm clock!!! Get a Kloppman!!!
*It's harder than you think to sing and shave at the same time.
*The easiest way to distract a newsie is to talk about a girl...a bet...a fight...oh come on!!! It aint' hard to distract a newsie..just shove him in the head.
*If you grab someone's towel don't be surprised if they leap over head.
*If Mush runs in front of you and starts doing flips...just nod and walk away.
*There is no point in lying if you can improve the truth.
*Grab a bandana and a rope and jump up on a staute and suddenly you're God.
*Make friends with Spot Conlon...It's just easier that way.
*To live is to be a newsie,to be a newsie is to live.
well...that's it hope you enjoy!!!!!
