The average person spends two weeks over their lifetime waiting for the traffic light to change.
TOM WAITS
TOM WAITS
Tom Waits on traffic
Tom Waits126 quotes“The average person spends two weeks over their lifetime waiting for the traffic light to change.”
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Can’t this thing go any faster?” Thalia demanded. Zoe glared at her. “I cannot control traffic.” You both sound like my mother,” I said. Shut up!” they both said in union.
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Adam KirschAdam Kirsch If you’re stuck in traffic, call a friend or listen to a favorite podcast. If you’re waiting in a long line, make friends with a person in line with you. There are lots of ways we can change the vibe.
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