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Everything that I have professionally, and so much of what I have personally, is because of this great, fair city, and t
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"Everything that I have professionally, and so much of what I have personally, is because of this great, fair city, and to see it being drowned like this is almost unbearable"

- Harry Connick, Jr.

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In this quote, Harry Connick, Jr. reveals his deep love and thankfulness for the city that has played a considerable role in forming his life. He acknowledges that both his expert success and individual development are an outcome of the opportunities and assistance he received from this city. Nevertheless, he is now experiencing the city being ruined, potentially by a natural catastrophe or some other catastrophe, and it discomforts him to see it in such a state. The word "drowned" suggests that the city is being overwhelmed and struggling to make it through. This quote highlights the strong psychological connection that Connick, Jr. has with this city and the destruction he feels at seeing it suffer.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Harry Connick, Jr. somewhere between September 23, 1967 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 2 other quotes.

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