Then it hit her: why not a limousine chauffeur? In 1988, Shorr got a job with Crystal Limousine Company in Red Hook and instantly cut a distinctive silhouette. At the time, she remembers, “Many limousine drivers were men, so I was a novelty. People were surprised to see me as their driver, but no one ever questioned my competency.”
Over the next nine months, Shorr ferried families and friends around town, offering them a slice of life popularised by TV shows like Dynasty, Dallas, and The Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous. Between the car phone, sun roof, leather interior, and well stocked mini-fridge, the passengers luxuriated in the rarified trappings of wealth on what promised to be one of the greatest days of their lives.
Shorr played her part to perfection, adding what was most assuredly a female touch as she ferried wedding, quinceañera, and prom parties around town, deftly popping the question after they had plenty of time to relax and get in the mood. When asked for a photograph, almost everyone said yes. Now she celebrates this unforgettable era with Limousine (Lazy Dog Press), intimate and intoxicating portraits made over a period of nine months.
