This quote by Neil Simon is a funny way of expressing the idea that New York City is not a sanctuary, but it can feel like one. The comparison to Mecca, a holy city in Saudi Arabia, suggests that New York is a place of fantastic importance and respect. The expression "it simply smells like it" is likely a recommendation to the pressure of the city, the gives off the street food, and the energy of the people. It is a location of terrific variety and chance, and it can be frustrating and amazing. The quote suggests that New York is a place of excellent value, but it is not a holy place. It is a location of excellent chance and capacity, however it is not a location of worship.
This quote is written / told by Neil Simon somewhere between July 4, 1927 and today. He/she was a famous Playwright from USA.
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"What is going on in America is extreme. The youth cult, they worship youth so much it's almost paranoid. And LA is the Mecca of it all; they're taking it to the hilt"
"Two young doctors - one from Harvard and the other from Dartmouth - invited me to go to Mecca in my husband's stead. And that is what helped put me back on track"
