Cosby boosts Philadelphia in travel magazine interview

    Bill Cosby sat down recently for an interview with travel magazine Concierge Q to talk about Philadelphia.

    And quite frankly, the guy nailed it.

     

    Describing Philly as “mischaracterized” and as a “hometown,” Cosby goes on share his favorite sights, smells and sounds of the city we all love and hate so passionately.

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    His best answer might be the last of the 10.

    Q: If Heaven were Philadelphia, what would God say to a visitor when they arrive at the Pearly Gates?A: God would say, THIS IS HEAVEN NOT NORRISTOWN. NOT PAOLI. NOT BRYN MAWR AND NOT …

    You can read the full interview here.

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