I came from a poor family in Coney Island. I learned to write by reading the 'Post.' This was my education.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I had a great education. From kindergarten to John Dewey High School in Coney Island, I am public-school educated.
I went to college, but I learned to write by reading - and writing.
I'm from Brooklyn. I grew up very poor- seven people, four rooms. My dad had no education.
Reading taught me how to write.
I grew up on a tiny little island.
I write in English because I was raised in the States and educated in this language.
I grew up in a very large, poor family.
Yes, I was born in Coney Island. The Holy Land.
I did a terrible job of composing myself. I was a spoiled brat from Long Island who benefitted from the energy of New York.
I grew up in a working-class family, so I guess you could say I write from what I know.