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Overheard in L.A.: Sweating Out the Vodka In Runyon Canyon
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This week's top overheard quote comes from Runyon Canyon, which is a scene where you can always find a couple of douchebags taking a hike but also a gold mine of real-life overheard quotes.
Overheard of the Week
"I'm sweating vodka...at least I'm not still drunk"
Runyon Canyon via @ivieanne
That's Right, Folks: It's Oscar Season
"Would you prefer the salon to be vacant while we cut your hair? We can cancel other clients."
via @ScottSpark
We're Taking Guesses About the Speaker In the Comments
"I want the Oscars to be about ME."
On the sidewalk via @WmLucasWalker
Shit That Guy Says
"I am not that guy."
Saddle Ranch via @Edward Lawrence
Fact: Pomona Seems Further Than Vegas
"I'm not driving to Pomona for that."
Starbucks at Western and Sunset via @LAHatesYou
Living the California Dream
"This is LA. You can say 'good morning' until 2."
From NoHo Party City via LAist's own Ed Yerke Robins
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Dispatches From the Front Lines of Gentrification
"This is the borderline right here between the haves and have nots."
Babycakes at 6th and Los Angeles via @taraville
An Incomplete Overheard Quote
"If that was the case we'd all have sex tapes."
Overheard at the top of Runyon Canyon via @spicydijon
A Psychic Who Refuses to Be Specific? No...
"I went to a psychic, and she said no black clothes this year. I don't know if she meant for me, or everybody."
At the coffee house via @13spencer
Maybe Looks Aren't Your Problem
"I look too young, too fresh-looking."
At an audition via @_Anna_Ross_
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