CLEAN : Rubbish piled up in Edinburgh as strike hits festival

A street performer discusses their motivation to clean up a city due to its poor condition, comparing it to other cities like London. They express shock at the state of Edinburgh, especially for first-time visitors, and hope for improvement. The performer shares a personal connection to the city and feels embarrassed by its current state.

What motivated the street performer to start cleaning up the city?

• They were competing in a cleanup competition.

• They were inspired by a local cleanup event.

• They wanted to make the city a better place for their performances.

• They were hired by the city council.

How does the performer describe the current state of the city compared to other cities?

• Not as bad as some cities they have seen.

• Better than most cities they have visited.

• Worse than any city they have seen.

• Similar to other cities they have visited.

What was the performer's initial reaction upon arriving in Edinburgh?

• They found it to be as expected.

• They were shocked by the amount of trash.

• They were indifferent to the city's condition.

• They were pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness.

What does the performer hope for the future of the city?

• That it remains the same.

• That it becomes a tourist hotspot.

• That it returns to its former beauty.

• That it becomes a hub for street performers.

How does the performer feel about the current state of their birthplace?

• Proud of its development.

• Indifferent to its condition.

• Hopeful for its future.

• Embarrassed by its current state.