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ROY, LONDON
Roy: Of course, that's alright. How did you get my number?You mean the phone box number? I got it online.
How did you get it online?!From a weird blog that lists phone box numbers.
I was just walking past – you know what happened? I was just walking past and was with some tourists, and opened the door to see if it would smell – as a lot of the phone boxes round here smell – then it started ringing!
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My name's Roy.Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you, too!Where do you live?
I'm a Londoner.And what do you think of the state of Britain now?
It's alright. I mean, I was pro-Brexit – I think Britain needs to control its borders. Not just its borders – it needs to control everything. Are you going to say I won a million pounds or something? No?Sorry, Roy, not today.
MICHAEL, GREECE
Michael: Oh, hey! I was just here to take a photograph – we are tourists. I heard the phone ring and thought it might be for someone.What's your name?
Michael. I'm from Greece. It's my second time in the UK, but it's my first day of this holiday.Cool. What do you think of the state of Britain?
In terms of Brexit, the people of Britain – I think – did the best they could do.And what's your favourite thing about the UK?
The city is so organised, and the people are so gentle.Cheers, Michael!
NADIA, PARIS
Nadia: Hi – who are you looking for? I'm just next to Big Ben…You! Fancy answering a few questions?
Umm, OK.What's your name?
Nadia.Where are you from?
Paris. I've just come to London for a day.What have you visited so far?
We haven't had time, but we're going to see Buckingham Palace.Oh OK, I'd better leave you to it. Last question: what do you think of Brexit?
People in France think it wasn't a very good idea.
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PATRICIA, MEXICO
Patricia: Patricia! I'm from Mexico.Is this your first time in London?
Yeah, it's my first time!What's your favourite thing about Britain?
The London Eye – it's pretty impressive. I need to go now – sorry!Oh, OK.
UNKNOWN, UNKNOWN
Unknown: Hi.I'm writing an article for a magazine about red phone box—
Same.Okay?
Bye. *hangs up*
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YVONNE, HAMBURG
Yvonne: Yeah, what do you want?What's your name?
Yvonne.Is this your first time in London?
Yeah, we're just tourists here [laughs]. We're just at the Big Ben. We have to go to our flight soon, though.No, stay! Let's chat! What are your impressions of Britain?
I like it! They all have red hair! I need to go! Call again – maybe I'll speak with you again one day.Until then, Yvonne.
KATIE, MASSACHUSETTS
It's awesome! I'm here from a few months. This is so funny. We've just done tourist-y things and have taken a picture in this box. I don't know. There's a line to get into the phone box, so I really should let you go!Ok then.
NINA, BERLIN
Nina: Nina, from Berlin!Cool. Is this your first time in London?
No, I've been before. I'm on vacation for a five-day mini-break. I've been to all the sites, the British museum, went out for dinner and going to the opera tonight.
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I'm not too fond of the idea that Britain is leaving the EU.Join the club.
I think a lot of young people in London, as far as a friend has told me, are really unhappy about it.Yep. What's your favourite thing about the UK?
The architecture – it's amazing!You're not wrong.@kylemmusicMore on VICE:We Called Up Some Drug Dealers and Tried to Pay with FishI Dressed Like an Idiot at London Fashion Week to See How Easy It Is to Get Style BloggedThe Secret World of Tiny Phones That Go Up Your Bum