Oh don't be surprised

“Hey man, take my picture!”

“I can’t do it. It’s too dark.”

“Yeah, we need some light. Let’s go over there.”

“Are you homeless?”

“Yes, I am.”

“How long have you been homeless?”

“15 years. I’ve been in Boston 8 months. Before that I was in Washington, Virginia, New York, Philadelphia, Louisiana, Florida…”

“Why didn’t you stay in Florida? It’s so much warmer.”

“I wanted to see my family. But they don’t want to see me. They don’t understand depression. They treat me like dirt. Homeless people treat me better than my family.”

“And what happened 15 years ago? How did you end up on the streets?”

“I tried to burn myself twice. I had 30 surgeries. I was dead two times, but God brought me back. I don’t know why.”

“And why did you do it?”

“I was depressed. Why you crying?”

“Because you are a beautiful person, and my family is really messed up, and I’ve been very depressed. I think I can understand you.”

“Yes, I am a good person. And when you take people’s pictures, don’t disrespect them.”

“No, man, I won’t. I like people. That’s why I take their pictures.”

“And when you make your portfolio, don’t denigrate people. Let the pictures speak for themselves.”

“I will. Are you safe on the streets?”

“Yes, I am…And now I have $8 to buy me some food.”

“That’s all I have. Next time I see you, I will give you more.”

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These are all from the One Piece 10th Treasures special collector’s book. In celebration of One Piece’s 10th anniversary during 2007, other mangakas drew some of the characters in their own style.

Usopp drawn by Hideaki Sorachi (Gintama)

Sanji drawn by Amino Akira (Katekyo Hitman Reborn!)

Luffy drawn by Hiroyuki Takei (Shaman King)

Luffy drawn by Masashi Kishimoto (Naruto)

Straw Hat Pirates drawn by Nobuhiro Watsuki (Rurouni Kenshin)

Luffy drawn by Takehiko Inoue (Slam Dunk)

Sanji drawn by Takeshi Obata (Death Note, Bakuman)

Luffy drawn by Tite Kubo (Bleach)