You got a real name? Michael Murphey
How bout a newsie nickname? Mikey
What's da story behind dat nickname? Me real name's Michael, so Mikey's just shortened version of me real name.
What do you's look like? Got this coppery-colored hair and dese real bright green eyes. I'm short compared ta most a da newsies, and kinda skinny too. I'm 13, which isn't really very young or very old compared to everyone else. I have alotta freckles and light colored skin.
How's ya personality? I'm not too loud, probably one of the quieter newsies. I try to git alongs with everyone, and Dublin says I worry too much about people getting mad at me. I guess I do, but I jist don't like the feeling that someone isn't happy with me. Other then that, I just try to be a funny person. I like helpin' people out with some a dere problems and I'm a pretty good listener.
What about ya past? My past ain't nuthin too interesting. I been a newsie as long as I cin remember. I'm from Chicago, born an' raised. I came to New York recently and joined Midtown soon as I found aout about dis 'ere lodgin' house. I been 'ere ever since.
You got a goil? Nope.
How bout a best friend? Nah, not really.
Any distinguishing features, habits, or hobbies? Uh, I dunno if you would count dis as a distinguishing feature, but I gots a real heavy Chicago accent. No real habits, and me only hobby is dat I draw a lot, I'm alright at it I guess.