London had been my favorite place Long before I visited there My favorite films took place there My favorite music was recorded there Twenty two years ago today I boarded my first plan to London Did the tourist thing Went into a charity shop to buy a red sweater as I was freezing Stopped by other tourists asking me for directions Bought my first business suit Went to opening day at Royal Ascot Saw an English play on the West End Saw an English parody film about historical drama Ate fish and chips I felt at home there It was all becoming real