Wednesday, October 15, 2008

What I love about New York

It's a bit grimy. But it gives it loads of character.
Everyone walks fast. It's just such a pleasure that people actually have a desire to get somewhere rather than just meander.
Everyone talks fast - and generally to the point - thank goodness for directness.
Big breakfasts.
Big people - I feel virtually slimline, a contrast to Asia where I consider myself to be borderline obese.
Road names in Manhattan. Organising a street plan by blocks and numbered roads may appear to lack character, but actually has the opposite effect (I never tire of asking taxi drivers to head to '54th and 7th') and makes it a damn sight easier to navigate.

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