@askingastranger.sg: Uncle Joe has been repairing shoes at the entrance of Tekka Market for over 20 years. 7 days a week without a single day off. To him, repairing shoes is more than just a way to make a living. It’s an art, and something that has kept him out of trouble since 2004. Uncle Joe considers this his greatest achievement: being able to stand on his own two feet without relying on anyone else. I have to admit at first glance, Uncle Joe might seem a little intimidating. But if you take the time to have a conversation with him and give him the space to open up, you’ll discover a genuinely nice chap with quite a story to tell. Follow @askingastranger.sg for more stories like this. 📍Uncle Joe Shoe Repair (no official stall name) Tekka Market Entrance 11:30am - 5pm daily

ChooCH :

life...... a true, meaningful article

jbonbikewash :

love his word,what past is past don't talk abt it,it's abt moving on...that's maturity

kunta kinte :

He has the skills. He sewed my soccer boots 3 years ago until now still in good condition

Charlie the Gecko :

Need a longer interview with this guy! I didn’t want this video to end.

SJY75ca :

He claims he is the best clobber in Singapore. Other clobber not good he told me

Nesh :

Have witnessed this uncle's trade for decades....he never declines any job related to his trade...he will just give you a time line, like come back in 30mins, 1hr, 2hr, etc....or he will give a honest feedback. "can't repair, throw away and buy a new pair.."

skGrant :

This is the true blue sgporean. Speaks multiple languages, humble and kind. No bitterness and accepts his life and does his best despite bad choices and circumstances. Let’s not let prosperity and status blind us to what is truly important. Family.

Yellow Band :

Always 2 3 or 4 face , passed him my shoe after a while he sold my shoe said I never come collect. Alamak my favorite shoe gone without a trace

Vila Vilasini :

So much respect for him. Please convey all our well wishes, love and hugs to him please ❤️💯🥰 🫂

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Respect,experience make us love our self👍

Fry Me :

Such a unique individual—thank you for sharing his story with us. God bless him.

Asha :

His last words hits hard

wankstar73 :

He has tough life.....

Never ape around :

Great,to hear' past is past".Inspiring 🥰

🐐EncaraMessi🐐 :

His a legend 👍

ErmHi :

solid guy! great personality

AA :

He's a nice man...

imarealbadman :

Og

💎AllSpark💎 :

Razali Botak :

yes bro you take care bro 👍👍👍

Hahaha :

that's how one must achieve rather than empty promises

sallehmohdfadzil :

Prison Break

Pulau Singapura. :

What he said the last words are true.Cannot escape.

friendship :

B.U.A.S(Black Unit) :