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My father was totally Irish, and so I went to Ireland once. I found it to be very much like New York, for it was a beaut
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"My father was totally Irish, and so I went to Ireland once. I found it to be very much like New York, for it was a beautiful country, and both the women and men were good-looking"

- James Cagney

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This quote by James Cagney speaks to the similarities in between Ireland and New York. Cagney's father was of Irish descent, so he had the chance to go to the country. He discovered that it was a gorgeous nation, with attractive individuals. He also found that it was similar to New York in many methods. This might be due to the truth that numerous Irish immigrants settled in New York, bringing their culture and traditions with them. Cagney's experience in Ireland was likely a favorable one, as he had the ability to connect with his heritage and find resemblances between the two places. This quote speaks to the power of cultural connections and how they can bridge the space between 2 locations.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by James Cagney between July 17, 1899 and March 30, 1986. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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