Subject: Places » New York City

“New York, New York” – so good they named it twice.

(1947 – ) American singer-songwriter

New York is the only place where if you have talent, and you believe in yourself, and you show people what you can do then some day, maybe – just maybe – you could get shoved in front of a moving subway train.

(1947 – ) American columnist & humorist

There is no room for amateurs… even in crossing the streets.

(1934 – ) American actor

You could go out at four in the morning, after a nuclear bomb destroys the entire eastern seaboard, and the Triborough Bridge would be jammed.

(1960 – ) American comedian

New York now leads the world's great cities in the number of people around whom you shouldn't make a sudden move.

(1947 – ) comedian & television host

I moved to New York for my health; I’m paranoid, and New York was the only place where my fears were justified.

I come from New York where, if you fall down, someone will pick you up by your wallet.

(1928 – 2001) American basketball coach

I love New York – it's the only place where if you look at anyone long enough, they'll eventually spit.

(1964 – ) Canadian stand-up comedian, actress & television host

1. Nothing is ever so bad it can't be made worse by firing the coach. 2. A free agent is anything but. 3. Whatever can go to New York will..

New York… when civilization falls apart, remember, we were way ahead of you.

(1947 – ) comedian & television host

A car is useless in New York, essential everywhere else; the same with good manners.

(1913 – 1983) journalist & author

The only cultural advantage L.A. has over New York is that you can make a right turn on a red light.

(1935 – ) movie actor, director & comedian

It'll be a great place if they ever finish it.

William Sydney Porter (1862 – 1910) American writer

Police: Bank Robber Had Shopping Addiction

If Jeffrey Dahmer lived in New York, New Yorkers would have been like, 'Hey, you think that apartment's available?'

comedian, television writer

Three o’clock in the morning, you can get truck tires, falafel and a bag of heroin – in the same store.

(1968 – ) American stand-up comedian, radio personality, author & actor

Today, I bought a pastrami sandwich: $13.75; walked back out in the street – genuine Rolex watch: six bucks.

(1957 – 2007) American stand-up comedian & actor

In New York, the principal leisure activity is internal bleeding.

(1957 – 2007) American stand-up comedian & actor

New York is an exciting town where something is happening all the time… most unsolved.

(1925 – 2005) television host

I saw a license plate yesterday that said 'I Miss New York,' so I smashed their window and stole their radio.

(1962 – ) American actor & comedian

Running for senator in New York is like bobbing for piranhas.

(1951 – 2014) comedian & actor