Tooltip Categories: New York

people-watching

watching people to observe their everyday interactions and habits

novelty

something that is new and different or unexpected

Broadway

a street in New York City with many theaters; the name often refers to the theater industry in New York in general, especially musical theater

to be discovered

here: a term often used in relation to career prospects, particularly in the talent and entertainment industries; for example, someone might be discovered for a starring role in film or the theater

Lower East Side

first known as a settlement point for many immigrants, the Lower East Side refers to the southeastern region of New York City’s Manhattan borough (region); also more recently referred to as East Village.

to harbor

here: to have a feeling or thought in your mind

to pervade

to be present throughout something, to spread throughout something

paradox

two statements or thoughts that seem to contradict each other, that seem like they cannot both be true