Garrison Keillor, a native of Lake Woe-Be- Gone said:
“Philadelphia has the worst food - as a result it has the best hospitals.”
According to rapper/inmate Meek Mill:
“I think everybody in Philadelphia has been shot at.”
Daily News columnist Stu Bykofsky captured the love/hate feelings of many residents:
“Sometimes Philly seems to be a beautiful city filled with ugly people and awful habits.”
Comedian Joey Bishop was also a tap dancer early in his career:
“Everyone could tap dance in South Philly – because it was cold outside, it would keep you warm.”