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Tough competition
Tough competition

Tough competition

Date7/28/1983
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Original Toronto Star caption: Tough competition: The only problem John the street musician finds finds with playing in toronto is the traffic. It's a far cry from places like Helsinki; Finland; where he was quickily arrested. There isn't a job out there that would pay better than what I'm earning now; he explains. And I like these hours better. This way I don't have to worry about other people's tastes and problems.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0102930F
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