And your real name?  Rick Stansberry

Do you know your birthday? What about age?  I graced the world January 6th, 18 years ago.

All right, how about a physical description. It's for the records.  Sure, sure! My fantastic looks should definitely be recorded for generations down the line to see. I got blue-green eyes, like the ocean, and short, dirty-blonde hair. I'm just under 6', ruggedly handsome, and all muscle.

How would you describe your personality?  I'm definitely the most straight-forward guys you'll meet. I don't like to play dumb games all the time, I just say what's on my mind. I'm pretty protective of my friends, especially my girl friends. Don't want them dating jerks. I come off as egotistical and shallow to some people (they're just jealous), but I do have thoughts in my head. They just ain't always the deepest thoughts.

Have any hobbies? You must enjoy some things in this city.  Actually, I like to watch the sunrise, up on the roof, every morning. Kind of gives me hope, you know? I mean, no matter what, the sun is always going to rise. At least that proves there's one thing constant in the world.

Or bad habits? We all have them.  Bad habits? Pah. I'm flawless.

I know this usually isn't the most pleasant of topics, but where did you come from? What can you remember about your past?  Well, I was born in Florida, and I lived there until I was 10. My story really ain't that unusual for newsies, I guess. My mother died giving birth to my little brother, Dan, and my father was an abusive drunkard. I got tired of getting beat up all the time, so I left, taking my 8 year old brother with me. We stayed at a boarding house in Harlem for six years, but the factory wasn't good for me, and especially not for my brother. So we left, and decided to try our luck at being newsies. That's when we met Chad and Relic, and made our way down here to see if Manhattan was any better for selling. Or something - tell you the honest truth, I liked Harlem fine, but they wanted to go so we did. Turns out didn't suit my brother much, so he... thought he'd try his luck elsewhere, but this place is perfect for me.

Why did you choose this establishment? I always liked this question.  I was already in Manhattan when we decided to be newsies, and I wasn't making enough money to stay at the boarding house, so I figured the best choice would be here.

Know anyone here? Or in the city for that matter? I mean friends of course.  Everyone's a friend of Pomp Stansberry! Unless you're a jerk, then you ain't my friend.

What about enemies? Make any along the way yet?  Enemies? Hah, no one dislikes me.

Any significant other, or possibility of such? Again, it's for the records.  Limit myself to one girl, and starve the rest? That would just be selfish.

Where might you spend some time when not selling your papes?  Some of the vaudeville places 'round here, sometimes Tibby's. That's when I've got extra money, of course. When I don't, I'll be here in the lobby.

Is there anything else you would like to add?  Nope, I gotta get out of here. Can't keep the public waiting!

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