Whether you love its pace or are mystified by its immensity, New York City has a seemingly limitless capacity to spark both refreshingly blunt observations and eloquent descriptions of its daily life and motion. It has inspired countless artists, musicians, and even politicians, all of whom embody the essence of the city: profound, prophetic, quirky, amusing, tough, and amazingly varied. Inside you'll find words of wisdom from a plethora of noteworthy New Yorkers, including:
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Ed Koch was mayor of New York City from 1978 to 1989. Prior to being mayor, he served for nine years as a congressman and two years as a member of the New York City Council. He was born and raised in New York City. He died in 2013.
Gregg Stebben is the author of nineteen books. He wasn't born in New York, but he often wishes he had been.
Pat Farnack has been a trusted voice on New York's WCBS Newsradio 880 for nearly two decades, currently hosting middays. Gregg Stebben is the author of eleven books and a writer for Men's Health, Esquire, Bon Appétit, SPY, and other magazines. Jason Katzman is an editor and writer. He lives in New York City.