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I lived for 10 years in Los Angeles, and the one element that surpasses everything else - that you are very conscious of - is fear. You can smell it.

I find it too terrifying to go out in L.A.

Americans have discovered fear.

Americans' great and secret fear is that America may turn out to be a phenomenon rather than a civilization.

All life is inherently dangerous. But beyond that, Los Angeles is just a wonderful place to be.

I saw my city gripped by fear. Because of violent acts committed by illegal aliens, my residents were afraid to shop - or even drive - on certain streets.

I remember that coming to America was scary for me because everything here is just bigger, better, shinier, you know?

To me, you know, from my childhood I always had a fascination for United States.

The American people fear there is some gouging going on.

I moved to Los Angeles when I was 20 years old and was absolutely terrified. I grew up in a small town, so the city itself scared me. I initially did not plan on staying but fell in love with it and never went home.