After almost six decades on the road in one of London's famous black cabs, this driver provides some priceless life lessons. Who is he? Michael Son, 80, lives in Westcliff-on-Sea in Essex, England, ...

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Michael Son has driven one of London's famous black cabs since 1965. But it was a recent encounter with a passenger that led to minor internet... After almost six decades on the road in one of ...