What the New Yorker calls home would seem like a couple of closets to most Americans, yet he manages not only to live there but also to grow trees and cockroaches right on the premises.

Summary

This quote humorously highlights the stark contrast between the living spaces in New York City and elsewhere in the United States. It suggests that what most Americans would consider as tiny, cramped spaces - like closets - are what New Yorkers call home. Despite the small living quarters, the quote implies that New Yorkers somehow find a way to thrive, even managing to grow trees and cockroaches, perhaps indicating their resilience and ability to adapt to their unique urban environment.

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