turning around he was greeted by that familiar london sight of the toilet attendant , who are mostly africans who spend their evenings talking nonsense to very drunk , wasted people , turning on the cold or hot water , squeezing soap into their hands and handing them paper towels before offering a fine selection of lollipops , chewing gum and assorted mens fragrances , before looking at you and hoping those guilt pangs kick in and you give him yet another 1 coin..no wonder they are always smiling thought nick , they must be loaded .