Apartment Quote by John Lennon
“We're crazy about this city. First time we came here, we walked the streets all day, all over town and nobody hassled us. People smiled, friendly-like, and we knew we could live here. We'd like to keep our place in Greenwich Village and have an apartment here, God and the Immigration Service willing. Los Angeles? That's just a big parking lot where you buy a hamburger for the trip to San Francisco.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Unpublished interview, 1970s
The speaker expresses deep affection for a city, appreciating its welcoming atmosphere and feeling a strong desire to settle there, contrasting it with another city perceived as less vibrant.
In simple terms: Loves a city, wants to live there, sees another as dull.
Key Takeaway
Cherish places that feel like home.
Themes
city love
settlement
contrast
immigration
urban life
Mood
nostalgic
reflective
hopeful
Type
personal
urban
comparative
When to use this quote
- searching for home
- real estate decisions
- immigration planning
- city comparison
Key Concepts
place attachment
urban identity
migration decisions
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a city feel like home?
- How do you balance idealism with practicalities?
A Different Perspective
The sentiment may overlook practical challenges of living in the desired city.
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