Along Quote by Lynn Margulis

To romp along the connected rooftops and fire escapes of Chicagos second city of garages was my young lifes passion.

— Lynn Margulis

As a young boy growing up on the South Side of Chicago, I was inspired by the nascent space age.

— John M. Grunsfeld

I think how Chicago plays a role in my life - it had such a role in my youth and the decisions that I…

— Kaskade

I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago.

— James Iha

I had an exciting, interesting childhood, to be sure, with all of the challenges that ghetto life provides - but had loving parents.

— Michael Eric Dyson

My adult life, I grew up in Chicago. When I go back there, I always have fond memories.

— B. J. Armstrong

It was the dreamscape of the suburbs that interested me.

— Bill Henson

I spent my whole childhood looking for an escape.

— Dennis Rodman

I loved growing up in a little town. I loved knowing people. I loved going to the store and running into people. I loved…

— Sissy Spacek

I grew up in the city. Both my mother and father were factory workers, and I loved the life in the 'metro.' Everybody saw…

— Per Petterson

I grew up at Second City in Chicago.

— Paul Raci

Moving to Chicago was like a perfect warmup to moving to a big city.

— Nate Bargatze