Jonathan Jacobson Where you come from: I grew up in a small town called Chester, in CT. I lived there until I was 18. Where you live now: As I write this, Greenpoint, Brooklyn. I haven’t left NYC since I came here at 18. What age you were at the time of the photograph: I was probably 28. Definitely under 30. How old you expect to live to be: Without any unexpected curves in the road, I think it’s realistic to hope for […]
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JENELYNN Where you come from: BORN IN THE PHILIPPINES, GREW UP IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST Where you live now: BROOKLYN, NY What age you were at the time of the photograph: 26 How old you expect to live to be: I CAN’T SAY What do you love most to do in life? I love to travel. I love to collect experiences. When I’m immersed in another culture, I discover something new about myself, my relationships and my connection to the universe. I feel […]
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Thomas Cregan Where you come from: Barrington, Rhode Island Where you live now: Chinatown, Manhattan What age you were at the time of the photograph: mid thirties How old you expect to live to be: mid eighties, I practice yoga and wear a helmet biking. What do you love most to do in life? Writing fiction because I love words, and creating stories. For me writing is like sculpting. You write a first draft, let it sit and then revise, […]
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Hackett Where you are from: Bronx, NY Where you live now: Brooklyn Age at the time of the photo:30 How old do you think you will live to be: It quietly amazes me that I am still alive, so I think I will be around far, far too long Have you ever known anyone who died of AIDS? Yes Have you ever known anyone who died at a young age? Yes What is something that you do that gives you […]
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Stian Nilsen Where you come from: Seattle Where you live now: West Village, NYC What age you were at the time of the photograph: 38 How old you expect to live to be: I will probably die in my mid to late 80’s. I only want to keep living as long as my body is working fine or I can afford some bionic replacement stuff. What is something that you do that gives you real joy in life? to invent / […]
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RHONDA SHADE Where you come from (born or primarily grew up): I WAS BORN IN CALIFORNIA, BUT I GREW UP IN SEATTLE. Where you live now: BROOKLYN! What age you were at the time of the photograph: I WAS JUST TURNING 33. How old you expect to live to be: I DON’T REALLY HAVE ANY EXPECTATIONS, BUT I SUPPOSE I WOULD LIKE TO LIVE TO BE THE RIPE OLD AGE OF 89. HOPEFULLY NOT A SECOND LONGER THAN I WHEN […]
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Andrea Falkenstein Where you come from: Born in Manhattan. Raised in Brooklyn. Where you live now: No sleep till…BROOKLYN!!!!! What age you were at the time of the photograph: 40 What about yourself do you really like? My red hair. Have you ever known anyone who died of AIDS? Yes. Have you ever known anyone who died at a young age? Yes. What would you like to see people do to change the world? A mandatory class in kindness to your […]
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Andrea & Walter Baker Where you come from: Andrea- Jacksonville, Florida Walter- San Antonio,Texas Where you live now: Brooklyn, NY What age you were at the time of the photograph: A- 26 W- 45 How old you expect to live to be: Old What do you love most to do in life? A- poetry W- playing guitar Have you ever known anyone who died of AIDS? no Have you ever known anyone who died at a young age? no What would […]
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Nathan Jew Where you come from: Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts Where you live now: Park Slope, Brooklyn What age you were at the time of the photograph: 24 How old you expect to live to be: 85, or until I have to go into a home. What is something that you do that gives you real joy in life? It seems a little silly to say, but I love listening to baseball on the radio. There’s almost nothing I’d rather do than […]
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Jennifer Snead (at the time of the photo: Jennifer Kelly) Where you come from: Born in Florida, lived in Montgomery Alabama from about age 5-20. Lived in Los Angeles and San Diego from age 20-35. Where you live now: Brooklyn, via Montgomgery Alabama again. What age you were at the time of the photograph: 27 years old. How old you expect to live to be: at least a hundy… Have you ever known anyone who died of AIDS? not personally. Have […]
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