“New York, to me, even though I grew up here, there's something magical about it. I remember, every time I used to go to L.A. for work, when I'd come back and get off the plane and be driving towards the landscape of the city, I'd be beside myself with joy. It doesn't matter how many times!”

American actress and comedian

Carol Kane is an American actress and comedian. She came to prominence in the 1970s, with a career that includes film and comedy work, and is especially known for Hester Street (1975), which brought her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. She also became familiar to audiences through films such as Dog Day Afternoon (1975), Annie Hall (1977), When a Stranger Calls (1979), The Princess Bride (1987), Scrooged (1988) and Flashback (1990). Her screen work spans comedy and drama, and her early recognition came from performances that made her a distinctive presence in American film.