I could smell this guy’s stogie half way down the block. He was on his work break.

How long have you had your mustache for?

Since I was 19. And I’m 55. So… figure it out.

Wow. That’s a long time. What made you decide to grow one?

Probably because I could back then. It was the first time I could really grow one.

Have you had different styles?

Yeah, I’ve had a goatee. But now it’s all white so I don’t do it. Just this little flavor patch.

Where are you from originally?

I was born in the Philippines but I grew up in Minnesota.

Have you ever thought about shaving it?

Not seriously.

…

Do you have a good mustache story?

Can’t think of one off of hand. I’m sure I do but…

How long have you had your mustache for?

I shaved it off for basic training. Because I had too. Uhhh. About sixteen, seventeen…

Sixteen, Seventeen years ago?

No, since I was sixteen, seventeen years old.

Oh. You’ve had it since then.

Yeah.

Wow. You’ve never thought of shaving it?

Why?

I don’t know. That’s a good question. I like the style. I like how long it is. Has it always been that way or have you tried different…

It used to be longer.

Yeah?

I used to be able to have two full hands on either side and braided.

How long have you had your mustache?

3 months. And I grew it, for my 60th birthday I went back and met some of my college friends to celebrate our 60th. We all turned 60 years old this year and I just thought it would be cool to have a ‘stache.

It would be a good gag. And where are you from?

I’m from Phoenix, Arizona and I’m heavily influenced by people with mustaches because I travel a lot. I sell mining and construction equipment so I stop in a lot of the old small town bars. A lot of the cowboys in the outlying areas all have great ‘staches.

Great.

It’s a western type thing.

How long have you had your mustache for?

Uh… well, I kinda like I’ll keep it for a couple weeks then I’ll shave it off and grow it back another week.

Why?

Just… I like it. Switch it up all the time. Sometimes I do the handlebar.

Nice, Nice. What’s your profession?

I’m a party specialist at SF Party.

OK, cool, cool. Do you find your mustache helps or hurts you at your job?

I would say it helps me. I like my mustache.

Sweet. How about with the ladies? Do you think it helps or hurts you with the ladies?

Uh… well I’m gay, so…

Oh, well how about the men, then?

They like it. Facial hair’s a good thing.

Yeah, yeah, mustache rides.

Ha ha.