and it required me to do a lot of things i do n't usually do , including : talking to strangers asking strangers for favors being willing to make a complete fool of myself letting someone else ( gideon ) help me it also relies on a number of things beyond my control , including : the kindness of strangers the ability of strangers to be spontaneous the ability of strangers to drive quickly tiny 's musical lasting more than one act i 'm sure it 's going to be a total disaster .