The distinctions between Virginians, Pennsylvanians, New Yorkers, and New Englanders are no more. I am not a Virginian but an American.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Once you're a Virginian, you're always a Virginian.
Virginians were no more angels or philanthropists than people to the north or to the south of them. They were moved by their affections, their interest, and their resentments, just as humanity is moved today.
Technically, I'm a New Yorker.
When you live in New York, one of two things happen - you either become a New Yorker, or you feel more like the place you came from.
I've always essentially been a New Yorker.
I think the most interesting New Yorkers are the people who were not born here.
I think that most New Yorkers would object to calling me a New Yorker. I didn't grow up here.
I am a New Yorker.
My family came in 1635 from England and settled in Williamsburg. Shortly after, they split up; half went to New England and half stayed in Virginia. I'm a Virginian Ballard.
My dad grew up in Washington Heights. I grew up in New York in Manhattan. So we're purebred New Yorkers.