London

London is the overall setting of this book. James wrote about the gloomy London day when he found Bob, and he discussed several specific settings in the city that played a role in his life. James lived in a neighborhood called Tottenham.

Covent Garden

Covent Garden is where James spent a lot of time busking to earn money. The area was regulated and James often performed in an area that was specifically set aside for the street performers who acted as statues because he tended to make more money there. Once he began to sell the magazine, he worked Covent Gardens until he encountered hostility from other vendors and moved to an area near the Angel tube opening.

Bob's Name

James chose Bob's name because of a character named Killer Bob from the television series Twin Peaks. That character was sometimes entirely normal but sometimes out of...