Joshua Bell plays at DC Metro station, no one notices


	Joshua Bell plays at DC Metro station, no one notices

jklugman

4-8-2007 10:16 PM

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The Washington Post got Joshua Bell to play at a DC Metro station for 45 minutes on a Friday morning. 1097 people walked by him. Seven stopped and listened. 27 gave money (for a total of $32). 1 person recognized him.

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