The first book I fell in love with was 'Little Toot,' the story of an adorable tugboat operating out of New York Harbor.

I fell in love with New York at some indeterminate point in my early years.

Sidewalks of New York

Coming from New York, I am especially concerned,

You can do what you like, sir, but I'll tell you this. New York is the true capital of America. Every New Yorker knows it, and by God, we always shall.

It is ridiculous to set a detective story in New York City. New York City is itself a detective story.