What's Your Favorite City?

The Philadelphia News asked 50 stars, politicians, philosophers and columnists -- which city is your favorite, and why?

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September 28, 2000, 10:00 AM PDT

By Chris Steins @planetizen


Quotes from the likes of Samuel L. Jackson, Edwarch Koch, Bruce Willis, and other notable personalities. Comments range from philosophical to whimsical.

Thanks to Chris Steins

Friday, September 22, 2000 in The Philadelphia Daily News

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