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The fact that New York continues in the face of all of the chaos, of the crime, of the madness, you just think that it w
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"The fact that New York continues in the face of all of the chaos, of the crime, of the madness, you just think that it would just pop and vanish, just explode"

- Spalding Gray

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This quote by Spalding Gray speaks to the resilience of New York City. In spite of the turmoil, criminal activity, and madness that the city deals with, it continues to exist and grow. It is a testimony to the strength of the city and its individuals that it can stand up to such difficulty and stay standing. The quote indicates that it is practically miraculous that New York has actually not "popped and vanished" or "took off" due to the frustrating quantity of obstacles it deals with. It is a pointer of the power of the human spirit and the ability of a city to overcome any barrier. New York City is a sign of hope and strength, and this quote serves as a suggestion of that.

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Spalding Gray This quote is written / told by Spalding Gray between June 5, 1941 and January 11, 2004. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 9 other quotes.

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