I know two L.A.s. Half my life was around the house my folks had for 46 years at 3rd and Norton. The other half was in Boyle Heights on the Eastside, working with gang members.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I grew up in L.A., but I was the only one in my family born there.
I work in L.A. from time to time.
There was a moment in the early '80s when I wanted to work on films and wanted to live in L.A.
I've lived in Los Angeles for at least 24 years.
I've lived in Los Angeles for over 70 years.
I wish I had some interesting stories about living in L.A., but mostly I just do my work and then go home.
What I remember about coming to L.A. is that suddenly work was as big a presence in my life as my life itself.
I think I have lived in every part of L.A. except downtown. Everywhere from Topanga Canyon to Toluca Lake.
Does anybody actually go out in L.A.? When I lived there, I'd just stay in my apartment.
I lived in L.A. for four years, and basically, every corner you go to, or in a restaurant, you can't even find people from the same background.