Of course, in Los Angeles, everything is based on driving…
““Of course, in Los Angeles, everything is based on driving, even the killings. In New York, most people don't have cars, so if you want to kill a person, you have to take the subway to their house. And sometimes on the way, the train is delayed and you get impatient, so you have to kill someone on the subway. That's why there are so many subway murders; no one has a car.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He jokes that city culture shapes violent behavior, implying that reliance on cars in LA leads to drive‑by killings, while car‑less NYC forces murders on subways due to impatience.
In simple terms: City transport influences how crimes happen.
Consider how environment shapes actions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- city planning
- law enforcement
- public transport safety
- social commentary
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does environment affect behavior?
- Can infrastructure reduce crime?
Not all violence is caused by transport; many other factors contribute.