The shuttle bus drivers are an interesting part of the local color here at Sundance. They range from angry and bitter to jovial and helpful, and every stop in between. Some ten different shuttles go to various places around town, but few visitors — even those who are here for over a week — make an effort to learn the routes, which means that at every stop, bus drivers are bombarded with questions about where they are going. I'm impressed that all of them haven't gone postal by now.

I talked with one still-upbeat driver yesterday about his Sundance experiences. Since it was clear what he was doing (read: driving my bus), I deviated a bit from the usual Flavorpill Five questions.

The Subject: Mike Murray, shuttle bus driver, Deer Mountain, UT
Where: Bus to Holiday Village Cinema

Have you seen any films here at Sundance?
Nope. I really haven't had a chance to do anything but prepare for Sundance, run around and put up the special signage, and then drive my bus.

Have people been generally friendly? Have you met anyone?
People have been really nice for the most part, and I like meeting people from all over. Generally, I'm too busy to talk to them, but I usually have interesting conversations when I get a few minutes to chat with someone new.

Are there any films you'd really like to see?
I don't even know what's playing. I saw Brave Toaster in like 1982, and I watch the Sundance Channel sometimes.