Simon Schama Quotes

Kids from New York usually don't stay in New York anymore: they go to prep schools and all sorts of stuff nowadays. I'm just happy to be one of the guys in our league from New York, to represent.

Mankind have their local attachments. They have a particular regard for the spot, in which they were born and nurtured.

I was born in Orange County - in Santa Ana. My dad is from California. I was raised on the East Coast. My first two years were in California, but I claim East Coast. I'm sorry, I don't rep California.

I cannot turn down this incredible honor twice.

I come here as one of you - an Iowan!

People here don't identify themselves by their sports team.

Local Nationalism

I've got Aussie country pride for sure. I just like where I grew up. I think you've got lots in common with the people who grew up the same as you.

I was raised to believe that New England is the best place on the planet.

Anybody tells me I get a chance to rep Houston, I'm gonna rep it proud. It's all I've been wanting to do forever.

I liked New England.

We are all proud to be British. But we also feel more local and regional allegiances.

Straight up, I'm from Waldorf, Maryland, you guys. Let's not forget that.

I always consider myself a Hyderabadi; my roots are here.

I have done work for everyone because all are Brijwasi.

I'm not gonna lie; I don't always like everything about Bow and I don't always like everyone in Bow and they don't always like me but on the whole I love where I come from. I'm proud of where I come from and I'm proud to represent that area.

It's something to be proud of... I'm a proud New South Welshman.

I'm from Raleigh, North Carolina, and the Cowboys have always been my team.

People in the South want heroes to be their own, whereas it is easier for them to accept a villain who hails from another state.

When I choose a club, it's not for the money, language, or the weather - those things aren't important.

It's just an honor to compete in New York, New Jersey, the tri-state area, where we're from. I have so much roots there, so much family.

I'm proud to call the Bay Area my home.

My main focus, my pride is right there on the block. That's where I've always played and my focus has always been.

I can't give up the allegiances I grew up with, given where I was born and where I grew up, but you won't see me at a Rutgers game rooting for somebody else. Let's put it that way.

When Real Madrid call you, you have to listen to them.