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David Bailey

In New York, everyone's desperate for success, desperate for money and desperate to be accepted, but in London they're more laid back about things like that.

David Bailey

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David Bailey is highlighting that people in New York strongly crave achievements, wealth, and social approval, showing a sense of urgency and intensity. In contrast, Londoners tend to have a more relaxed attitude toward these goals, not feeling as pressured or anxious about them.

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