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Even though I support the blue side of Manchester's football heritage, I don't really mind that wherever I go in the world it's not Manchester City that starts the conversation. 'Ah, yes, Manchester United,' is the response when I say where I come from. It's commonplace everywhere - in Europe, Africa, Asia and even the U.S.

Manchester is a city which has witnessed a great many stirring episodes, especially of a political character. Generally speaking, its citizens have been liberal in their sentiments, defenders of free speech and liberty of opinion.

When I first started writing, I was living in England and I had that uniquely English sense of sarcasm, which has definitely seemed to have left me. I am a naturalized American and my sensibility has become far more American.

Sarcasm helps me overcome the harshness of the reality we live, eases the pain of scars and makes people smile.

Over the last 15 years or so, Manchester has undergone huge transformation - from a city in decline and on its knees to one that is growing, vibrant and confident.

My natural-born sarcasm, when it's unimpeded, can be a bit overbearing at times and I'm the first to admit that.

Sarcasm all around the world is always against right wing and against people in power. That's the definition of political sarcasm.

Sometimes Americans don't quite get my sense of humor. My good ol' British sarcasm seems to go over their heads.

A sarcastic person has a superiority complex that can be cured only by the honesty of humility.

Manchester United are not just any football club.