Hey folks, I was born in New York. New York is unique. People from everywhere on the earth come to New York because it is one hell-of-a-place. I've lived around the country and loved every place and all the diversity. But, here in New York, you can surrender to life or run away from it because it can be intimidating. My late father said to me long before the lyrics popularized the saying, if you can make it here you can make it anywhere. Too bad he didn't copywrite those words. He was a poor, uneducated waif and he was a HUGE success in NY all due to his effort and hard work. I greatly admire people of his ilk. He loved sports among his many interests, played sandlot football, was an extraordinary swimmer in these challenging waters and taught me to love the Yankees. Go Yankees. Don't be disparaging of New York, we are not arrogant, we are survivors. Love to you all wherever you reside.

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