I think growing up in New York, you see so much at such a young age, there's no bubble to escape into.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
What I'll remember about New York is growing up really fast.
There's very little you're not exposed to in New York City, in terms of ideas and physical things - sights, sounds, smells, different kinds of people. But one good thing about growing up fast is you get over it fast, too.
It's hard to leave New York: this is where my friends are, my parents are. It is so vital. The whole world seems to look to New York.
I really believe that you grow up a certain way in New York. There's a New York morality, a sense of loyalty. You know how to win and lose. There's a thousand kids outside, you know who to push and who not to push. There's a sixth sense you develop just because it's New York.
Part of that is that New York has proved to be too much fun for me to live and work; I love New York so much.
I grew up in New York, I love New York.
New York is a bit of a dangerous place to me because you often leave in a blur.
I grew up in New York.
New York, in itself, has this frenzied, chaotic feeling to it. It's such a big city, and it's always moving, and there are so many people.
New York offers a bubble out of the literary life that is very useful. We have more time for the children, for the cooking.