Although it has been many years since I've busked on the street,

Busking is not begging. Asking for spare change without doing anything for it is begging.

It's fun.

You sometimes get to meet other musicians that might turn into lifelong friends.

If you're having a good day and attracting a big crowd, that's when the po-lice will chase you away. Consider it an honor.

For reasons I don't understand, the tune that generated the most money was MISSISSIPPI SAWYER.

Al