1001 Greatest Things Ever Said about New York (Paperback)


A timeless and contemporary collection of 1,001 quotes from and about New York, inspired by the greatest city in the world.
This assortment of voices, as varied as New Yorkers themselves, includes Truman Capote, Toni Morrison, Jim Jarmusch, Joan Didion, Bob Dylan, and Rudy Giuliani, as well as those overheard on the streets of the city that never sleeps. 1001 Greatest Things Ever Said about New York is an essential book for all New Yorkers and those who love The Big Apple.
"New York University started using my name in ads for the school and I said in an interview, 'That's odd, 'cause they didn't like my film and they didn't give me a degree.' And then they send me a degree. And with a degree and $1.50 you can buy a cup of coffee in New York." --Jim Jarmusch
"You write for the New York press? Then I guess I better watch what I say."--President George W. Bush
"Sometimes I get bored riding down the beautiful streets of L.A. I know it sounds crazy, but I just want to go to New York and see people suffer."--Donna Summer

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A timeless and contemporary collection of 1,001 quotes from and about New York, inspired by the greatest city in the world.
This assortment of voices, as varied as New Yorkers themselves, includes Truman Capote, Toni Morrison, Jim Jarmusch, Joan Didion, Bob Dylan, and Rudy Giuliani, as well as those overheard on the streets of the city that never sleeps. 1001 Greatest Things Ever Said about New York is an essential book for all New Yorkers and those who love The Big Apple.
"New York University started using my name in ads for the school and I said in an interview, 'That's odd, 'cause they didn't like my film and they didn't give me a degree.' And then they send me a degree. And with a degree and $1.50 you can buy a cup of coffee in New York." --Jim Jarmusch
"You write for the New York press? Then I guess I better watch what I say."--President George W. Bush
"Sometimes I get bored riding down the beautiful streets of L.A. I know it sounds crazy, but I just want to go to New York and see people suffer."--Donna Summer

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General

Imprint

Lyons Press

Country of origin

United Kingdom

Series

1001

Release date

October 2006

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First published

October 2006

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Dimensions

176 x 154 x 23mm (L x W x T)

Format

Paperback - Trade

Pages

346

ISBN-13

978-1-59228-997-4

Barcode

9781592289974

Categories

LSN

1-59228-997-5



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