On whether there are more fat people nowadays 
Aiyoh, definitely. McDonald’s is seen by Singaporeans as clean and healthy. 

On being asked to go to Chinatown 
Er…eh-cue-me, I’m new driver, can you help me with directions? 

On driving a taxi for the first time My mind is completely blank. I am very scared right now. 

On the negative effects of roadwork You know in the future, everybody will be living underground. 

On getting cheated by local pai kias (gangsters) 
At least pai kias have a code of honour. They’ll tell you if they’re going to rob you. You have to watch out for the white collars.