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‘People in New York are the friendliest people in the world’
Simmons Buntin | Tue, Feb 5th, 2008 | Category: Commentary | Tags: new york city, simmons buntin, myths, friendly people, great cities | 4
Well before the South American gauchos rolled through the subway that lolled from Uptown to Brooklyn, I knew most of my preconceptions about New York City were flat wrong. As the two men sang over guitar and accordion, moving down the Sunday morning train to collect the small tips that most riders provided, I thought back over the last few days. It had been a scurry of literary readings and writing panels, late-night dinners and subway rides, and miles upon miles of Manhattan walks. And…
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