Trevor Noah's face is on posters in every subway station now, courtesy of his having snagged one of the best jobs in TV: replacing Jon Stewart as host of The Daily Show on Comedy Central. But it wasn't long ago that he was a stand-up comic trying to make a name for himself.
He told consummate NYC comedian Jerry Seinfeld on
Noah has clearly made the most of the City's potential, and we were curious what advice he'd give to tourists hoping to do the same. He was kind enough to share some ideas. Here are the five big things we learned from our email exchange:
1. He bikes to work.
“I love to start my day in NYC with a ride on a
2. He loves the big attractions as much as you do.
His favorite tourist spot: “
3. He likes talking to strangers.
“If you're riding in a taxi, make sure you ask the driver what he thinks about the government of his country. Then sit back and enjoy the ride.”
4. He embraces the City's many moods.
Some of his recommended NYC times and places: “Sunset on the Hudson. Four in the morning in
5. He's planned an itinerary for you.
For those who can't decide how to spend a day in New York City, Noah has plotted out every step:
Morning: First, go grab breakfast at any amazing diner or restaurant in the City—be adventurous.
Midday: Take a walk around Central Park, and then
Lunch: Find a food truck on Broadway or Fifth Avenue and go wild. Then go to
Early evening: Ride a bicycle up the
Dinner: Pick a random
Late night: Walk down Amsterdam Avenue to take in the calm buzz of its restaurants.
Midnight: Go to a
2am: Go to a nightclub in
4am: Go get
5am: Sleep!