I think it's a good reality check to grow up in New York, because every day you're exposed to people from all parts of the world, people that don't have any money, people who live on the street, rich people - especially if you're not sheltered. (Paz de la Huerta)

I think it's a good reality check to grow up in New York, because every day you're exposed to people from all parts of the world, people that don't have any money, people who live on the street, rich people - especially if you're not sheltered.

Paz de la Huerta

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