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England was incredibly dull and everything exciting seemed to be in America.

— Gerald Scarfe

Sentiment: NEGATIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

The old world of England was picturesque and safe in a way that L.A. wasn't, but it was so amazingly socially cruel. I had never experienced that in America - never in school, nowhere.

— Rachel Cusk

I didn't like England. I couldn't take the look of the place or the style of friendship. I need more intimacy from people than is considered okay there, and I felt that my personality and my enthusiasms weren't understood. I had to put a big lid on myself.

— Jane Campion

There's a lot to love about America - freedom, the melting pot of diversity, individualism - all attractive concepts, especially to an introvert. In fact, the introverts were probably the first to feel crowded in England and to daydream about all the space they would find in the New World. Peace! Quiet!

— Laurie Helgoe

As I absorbed life here and understood it better, I just completely fell in love with England.

— Gwyneth Paltrow

England is one of my favorite places. The fans are just so crazy.

— Britney Spears

I love England from head to toe. I love the weather, the people. I was there in the summer and it was nice. The people are so groovy.

— Otis Redding

I liked New England.

— Elizabeth Esty

✗Opposing Perspectives

Playing for England was one long roller-coaster: some ups and downs, but also quite a few moments when you're not really sure if you're enjoying the ride.

— Gary Neville

The fact is that I loved being in England.

— Martin Cruz Smith

England as a culture has endured so much more than America has as a culture, so it's given them a different perspective.

— Elizabeth McGovern