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Ask a Location Scout

The final subject in Metropolitan's Q. and A. series will be Kevin Breslin, a location scout for television commercials who has arranged thousands of shoots, including the New York Lottery “If I Had a Million Dollars” spots.

Kevin BreslinMichael Kirby Smith for The New York Times Kevin Breslin

Negotiating a Saturday night shoot in Times Square? Check. Shutting down the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway for an early-morning setup? Check. Filming atop the eagles on the 61st floor of the Chrysler Building? That too.

Wondering how he sweet-talks his way into these situations? How he discovers new spots in the city? The craziest place he has ever taken a crew?

Please share your questi ons in the comments section below.

We will pass on the best to Mr. Breslin with some of our own, and publish the answers next week.