Can you solve this riddle

Sir Reginald was riding in a New York taxicab when the driver challenged him to solve a riddle.

"The person I'm thinking of has the same father as I do, and the same mother, but it's not my sister and it's not my brother. Who is it?"

The Britisher thought a moment and gave up.

"It's me!" said the driver, slapping his knee.

"By Jove! That's jolly good!" said the Brit. "I must try that on the chaps at the Club!"

A month later, Sir Reginald was sipping cognac with his cigar-smoking cronies when he remembered the joke. "Gentlemen," he said. "The individual I have in mind is not my brother, and not my sister, yet this person has the same parents that I do. Who is it?"

After several thoughtful minutes, all the members conceded defeat. "Who is it?" one begged. "Come on, Reggie! Give us the answer!"

Reggie slapped his knee in triumph: "It's a taxicab driver from New York City!"

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