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And I went to New York and died for 10 years I walked those pavements. I cant think of New York without feeling uncomfor
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"And I went to New York and died; for 10 years I walked those pavements. I can't think of New York without feeling uncomfortable and feeling like a failure"

- Harvey Korman

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This quote by Harvey Korman speaks to the difficulty of facing a place that has actually given discomfort and disappointment. He mentions his time in New York as a duration of death, recommending that it was a time of stagnancy and absence of development. He reveals a deep sense of pain and failure when he considers New York, suggesting that his time there was not a positive experience. This quote talks to the power of place to shape our experiences and feelings, and how challenging it can be to confront a place that has actually provided discomfort. It likewise speaks with the power of strength and the ability to move forward in spite of challenging experiences.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Harvey Korman somewhere between February 15, 1927 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 14 other quotes.

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