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Mark Solomon
The beginning
Blackcabquotes was spontaneously created in September 2009; my intentions (still a slight enigma) were probably to receive words of wisdom /purpose and direction from a wide range of passengers, who were taking a journey in my London taxi. From the very beginning, the passenger’s interest, creative contribution and feedback was positive, as a result, extracts of the acquired material were soon being shared with the world on this website.
Today & the future
As of today, Blackcabquotes is where a lot of my time and energy is channelled. Lots of life’s answers and contradictions are supplied on the Blackcabquotes website, as well as some snazzy photographs and the occasional blog chucked in for good measure. I regard it as a very purposeful project, and as long as the passenger feedback remains positive, the quote collecting and sharing will continue!
About me
I’m (Mark) a 38-year-old bloke, who measures up at six feet four inches tall, and has size 11 feet, that’s a size 45 in euro shoe measurements! I currently live in an outer London Borough located to the East of London, and would probably describe myself as a creative philosophical type scribbler, although close friends probably use many other unrepeatable words to describe me.
Back in 1996 I made a conscious decision to study the Knowledge of London. And after spending nearly 3 years, scouring the streets of London on a moped, I was granted a license to be a licensed London cab driver. Since passing the Knowledge of London, I have flirted with travel and cab trade journalism, and built up a unique collection of abstract London photographs.
Nearly finished!
I sincerely hope you enjoy viewing the website, and value all of the constructive opinions, comments and material which is submitted to the websites comment box.
And finally, a MASSSIVE THANK YOU to all of the passengers who have kindly contributed with quotes, jokes, proverbs, limericks and phrases.
Love and hugs Mark
hi mark its Ason from the tech guys, here are a few; i’ve got better ones to come.
“They say the day before you give up, is the day before things pick up”
just heard you on radio four, think youre inspired
Me too! I heard the same bit of the programme. Havr read 12 pages so far…how many are there? Such a great idea Mark. Good Luck!
I listened to your interview on Radio 4, you make a fine ambassador for our trade.
Good luck with Black Cab Quotes, I’ll put a link on my site.
For what’s it’s worth my favourite quote is from Bill Anders, an astronaut on Apollo 8:
“We came all this way to explore the moon, and the most important thing is that we discovered the Earth.”
http://www.cabbieblog.co.uk
I also heard you on radio four yesterday so thought I would look up your site before starting work and its already made my day worthwhile.
My quote: “They that stand high have many blasts to shake them, and if they fall, they dash themselves to pieces”. QUEEN MARGARET talking about trees but equally appropriate to people!
Buy the truth,NEVER sell it.
Sugar Ray Robinson said : Rhythm is everything in boxing. Every move you make starts with your heart and that’s in rhythm or you’re in trouble.
Heard you on the radio, Mark – well done and good luck!
Wow what an inspiring but simple idea and great to hear it on Radio 4…clearly demonstrates that everyone has moments of great wisdom. When will Chris Evans book you for Radio 2 Pause for Thought….I think you would be great.
Also heard on Radio 4, can’t wait to spread the message at work later today. Agreed with Jane Hogg but I would suggest Sarah Kennedy (far better) for Pause for Thought.
As for one of my regular quotes: “I’d forget my head if it wasn’t screwed UP!”
Best wishes to you, Mark. Drive safely
be now, that is all anyone has.
loved your interview- the quotes give such a varied look at life.
HI Mark,
heard you on Radio 4 the other day, and thought, hey I know him ! we had the pleasure of riding in your cab the back end of last year, December I think. You asked Adrienne and me if was life treating us well, we said yup, and it still is, will either of us ever mature, No, its way tooooo late, keep it up buddy, drive safe, Del
I once spent most of an in service training day cutting through the bull***t buy quoting timely proverbs and sayings much to the annoyance of the people running the workshops. I was quite taken by the article about you and the “Black Cab Quotes” on Radio4. I’ve enjoyed viewing your website too Mark and will keep an eye on it for some nifty word play. Keep it up – Drive safely.
Steve (Birmingham)
Your Radio Four piece was both touching and insightful; as a former librarian of the London Transport Museum I’m always interested in quirky transport-related stories.
I’d like to offer you a quote from my favourite book, Charlotte Bronte’s ‘Villette’:
“No mockery in this world ever sounds to me so hollow as that of being told to cultivate happiness…Happiness is not a potato, to be planted in mould, and tilled with manure”.
Me and my other half took your cab last night. Thank you Mark for the funnest cab journey home I’ve ever had!
“When you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all your thoughts break their bonds: Your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands in every direction, and you find yourself in a new, great, and wonderful world. Dormant forces, faculties and talents become alive, and your discover yourself to be a greater person by far than you ever dreamed yourself to be.”
- Sees you have found yours Mark – All the best
My Dougter stolled my favoret quote and posted on your site !!!!!!!!!
CONGRATULATION!!!!!! FUN! FUN! FUN! on 7/27/2010 Nicoletta!!!!!!
what a wonderful website, well done sir, a few from a boxer by the name of muhammed ali ;
‘The man who views the world at 50 the same as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life.’
‘It isn’t the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out; it’s the pebble in your shoe.’
‘It’s the repetition of affirmations that leads to belief. And once that belief becomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen.’
‘If they can make penicillin out of mouldy bread, they can sure as hell make something out of you.’
Well done mate. Loved the website nearly as much as we love you. Now go get me the book on kindle
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Speak soon fella
Bill