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The speaker is recalling childhood outings to familiar New York places and the simple pleasure of reaching the water to watch fireworks. The quote suggests nostalgia for family or neighborhood experiences that felt memorable and special. It also highlights how ordinary places can become tied to vivid memories.
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Originally said in English.
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About Jimmy Smits
American actor
Jimmy L. Smits is an American actor known for television roles that helped define his career. He is especially recognized for playing Attorney Victor Sifuentes on L.A. Law, Detective Bobby Simone on NYPD Blue, and Matt Santos on The West Wing, as well as Bail Organa in the Star Wars franchise. His best-known work spans legal, police, and political drama, along with science fiction films and related projects. Those roles made him a familiar presence on American television, with characters often placed in positions of authority, responsibility, and public service.
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