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A common pickpocket trick is for the operator to carry a shawl or overcoat carelessly over the left arm, and to take a seat on the right side of the person they intend to rob in a streetcar or other vehicle.

As a writer, I have learned that each time I pick up my pencil I betray someone.

The pickpocket is usually very well dressed and of prepossessing appearance.

Pickpockets either work alone or in pairs, or what is called a mob.

Being robbed hurts - not physically, but from what it does to your pride.

Anyway, I lived on the streets and did pretty good until I got caught stealing, what was it? I kicked in a restaurant window, went in and took all the food that I wanted, and while coming out I was grabbed.

I've always felt robbed of something by people not knowing I was a Jew.

I've definitely stolen a lot of things.

I've twice accidentally stolen something, and both times I went back and paid for them when I realized I had done it.

I used to steal a lot. But I don't do that anymore, because I believe in karma.