Paul's New York

Where are you from?
England

How long have you worked at The Garden?
16 years

Favorite place to eat in New York:
Arturo's by Houston and Thompson. It's delicious!

What's the best pizzeria in the metropolitan area?
I'm not a pizza fellow.

What one thing should every tourist see in NYC?
So many things. Top of the Rock. You get to see the Empire State Building from there. Or you know what's a hidden gem? The Tenement Museum.

What one skill should every New Yorker have?
Flippin' the bird.

What is the best time of year in the city?
Autumn ...

What is your favorite New York-based movie?
It's got to be "The Godfather," even though my brother was in "Serendipity."

Who is your favorite native New Yorker celebrity?
I love Uma Thurman. Does she count?

What is your favorite sport? Favorite team?
Real football. English football. My team is the Queen's Park Rangers.

What is the city's best subway line?
The 4 train. It takes you to Yankee Stadium.

What is the best thing about this city?
You can go out anywhere, at anytime and it's not that expensive if you think about it. I find NY is safe, also.

What one thing must you do before you die?
Always wanted to visit base camp at Mount Everest.

What was your first job?
It was in London, moving furniture. I was moving stuff for an advertising agency for two weeks. I was 13, but I said I was 15 so I could work.

NYC in the 1990s

From the Stanley Cup champion Rangers to the introduction of the MetroCard, check out these photos for a look back at New York City in the '90s, when Paul first hit the ice in the Zamboni.

Gardeners Gallery

See photos of some of the other stars that shine in the World's Most Famous Arena.

Meet More Gardeners

BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE

Meet Stan

This Bronx native has been keeping watch over The Garden for 35 years.

Meet Mike

How does a basketball court become a hockey rink? Watch and learn.