"When I first went to New York I was right out of high school, I was 17 years old, and I had never seen a building over two stories high"
- Florence Henderson
About this Quote
In this quote, Florence Henderson reflects on her first experience in New York City as a young 17-year-old fresh out of high school. She explains sensation overwhelmed by the towering buildings that surrounded her, as she had actually never seen anything taller than 2 stories before. This declaration highlights the stark contrast in between her small-town childhood and the bustling city life of New York. It likewise talks to the sense of wonder and wonder that lots of people feel when checking out a big city for the first time. Henderson's words capture the enjoyment and newness of her experience, and serve as a suggestion of the transformative power of travel and new experiences.
This quote is written / told by Florence Henderson somewhere between February 14, 1934 and today. She was a famous Actress from USA.
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