David has been working at the Big Issue since 2002 and can be found selling the magazine outside Woolworths at Town Hall.
“It’s the best pitch. The Big Issue helps me get off the street and talking to people. I’ll get up at 5.30am most days and head into work.”
In that time he has gotten to meet plenty of people from Lord Mayor Clover Moore to tourists exploring Sydney. “I get plenty of people asking for directions. I don’t mind because one day they might buy a mag off me, you never know.
“Selling the magazine can be hard, it can be easy. It all depends on how you talk to your customers. I always try say good morning to them, have a good day, and all that.”
While the Big Issue may be a big part of David’s life now it is by no means all that he has done.
David grew up in the NSW country town of Gulgong where he was one of 17.
At the age of 14 David joined a fair where he operated the Dodgem Cars and Merry-Go-Round. It’s a job that took him all over Australia. “Cooktown was good. It was nice and hot, perfect for going swimming.”
He isn’t tempted to go revisit those towns though as he is happy with city life and selling the magazine. “Thank you to all my customers and I hope I continue to see you down outside Woolies.”
