Are you from Asheville? No, Key West, Florida.

That’s a long way. A thousand miles from here.

How long have you been out here on the street? Forever.

How did you end up in Asheville? "My stepson killed his child—murdered him. My wife and I didn’t see eye-to-eye on the matter. She said, 'But he’s your son.' I said, 'He’s not my son. He’s a murderer.' He’s doing 18 years now.

Where’s he doing time? I don’t care.

Where’s your wife? I don’t know, and I don’t care. Can you hurry up, I’m tired of standing here.

Where are you heading now? I need 15 dollars to get into a house in Candler.