“ My American Dream is to have an maintain my home, enjoy my career, travel with friends and family, and having Freedom and security to do those things.” 

4. What or whom do you think influenced your American Dream?

“ My observation of the world around me, Family and myself.”

5. Have your own hopes and dreams come true? Why or why not? Could you elaborate? 

“Some have but other things have not do to obstacles and procrastination.”

6. Is the American Dream realistic to achieve? What happens if a person falls short of their personal American Dream?

“Society's view of the American Dream is difficult,however an individual's clear intent and determination makes it possible to achieve.”

7. Do you believe that the United States is still a “land of opportunity”? 

“Yes. When one makes up their mind anything is possible.” 

8. What is the one piece of advice you remember your parents trying to impress upon you?  Did you take their advice?  Why or why not?

“Educate and have pride in yourself”” and I did take that advice.” 

9. What final piece of advice do you have for me regarding my dreams?

 “My advice would be whatever it is you want to do, take the time to learn about it and make a clear intention to accomplish your goal(s).” 

-My mother was interviewed

Concrete jungle (yeah) where dreams are made of

There's nothin' you can't do (yeah) (okay)”

* There's Nothing you can't do in New York/America.
* Basically just work towards your dreams
*The song is about New York and what you can do in New York
* The song talks about how life is good in America.
* Concrete jungle refers to the buildings