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I live in a high rise with my family part of the year in New York and I dont know three quarters of the people in the bu
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"I live in a high rise with my family part of the year in New York and I don't know three quarters of the people in the building. We live in the same square-footage and I wouldn't know who they were"

- Dan Aykroyd

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This quote by Dan Aykroyd talks to the privacy of city living. Regardless of residing in the very same building, Aykroyd does not know 3 quarters of individuals in the structure. This speaks to the lack of connection in between people in cities, where it is easy to set about your day without ever interacting with your next-door neighbors. This quote likewise speaks with the idea of the high increase as a sign of modernity and development. Regardless of residing in the same square footage, Aykroyd and his next-door neighbors stay complete strangers, a reminder of the disconnection that can feature living in a big city. This quote is a tip of the significance of community and connection, even in the stress of city life.

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Canada Flag This quote is written / told by Dan Aykroyd somewhere between July 1, 1952 and today. He/she was a famous Comedian from Canada. The author also have 6 other quotes.

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