“These small, glittering essays make a reader feel that the sheer force of all these dreams, this persistence, might in fact rub off on you.” — Los Angeles Times

“No matter how rich and famous they become, newcomers generally suffer through the most absurd living conditions as a rite of passage to becoming New Yorkers. It’s proven by the boldfaced contributors to My First New York.” — New York Post

“A breezy celebration of the city. . . . 50 famous residents describe their first days in the city—days variously exhilarating, overwhelming, terrifying, or inspiring, but invariably unforgettable.” — Booklist

“As wacky and wonderful as NYC itself.” — Modern Tonic

“At time hilarious and heartbreaking, all these stories are inspiring—just like life in NYC.” — Star

“Celebrate[s] all the quirkiness, beauty, creativity, eccentricity, and artistry that is New York City.” — Pop Matters