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I grew up in Philadelphia.

I love the dignity in the name Philadelphia, but at heart, we're Philly.

I love Philadelphia. I was shocked at what a great city this is. For me, it is the cat's pajamas. I love everything about it. I love where I live. I love the people. I have been met with such kindness and affection here.

I love everything about Philadelphia, and its food is like the city itself: real-deal, hearty, and without pretension. We've always had an underdog vibe as a city, but that just makes us try harder, and I love our scrappiness and scruffiness.

I've said many, many, many unkind things about Philadelphia, and I meant every one.

I grew up a plumber's son in Philadelphia.

I'm so proud to be American.

I'm proud of where I'm from. I'm proud of Long Island.

When I went to Philadelphia I was 26 years old and really sitting on top of the world. Family life, a professional career, plenty of friends and associates, and a good reputation, a wish list that could be the envy of many.