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My husband is actually Italian-American, and he thought I was Italian when he first met me.

When I am walking in Central Park, I recognize the Italians. Because an Italian, even when he jogs, he's dressed perfect.

For me, being Italian, I love pizza. Particularly from Naples. I am obsessed.

I know Italians and I like them. A lot of my father's best friends were Italians.

Michael Sanchez and I grew up in New Jersey, not far from here, playing soccer together. When I was in high school, I worked to start an organization to help senior citizens, which I learned a great deal from.

It's really important for me to have Italian-Americans and Jersey in a positive light.

I grew up in the Lower East Side, an Italian American - more Sicilian, actually.

I was born and raised in New York, but my family on both sides is of Italian descent.

I love being Italian.

I love places that have an incredible history. I love the Italian way of life. I love the food. I love the people. I love the attitudes of Italians.