A Quote by Alissa Quart

I grew up in New York City and in London.

Alissa Quart

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Alissa Quart
American - Writer
Born: 1972

I grew up in suburban New York City and London, England, where my dad was working.

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My dad grew up in Banbridge, Northern Ireland, desperate to get to London. I grew up in London, so I don't know what it's like to yearn for the big city from a small town.

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My parents are my biggest influences. My parents and my city. Brooklyn, New York, New York City, the community I grew up. I don't feel like I'm special in that. I feel like that's everybody.

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