He has described his hometown as "overshadowed by a great castle, as daunting as it was impressive ... its prison-tower radiated power and menace in every direction".
El şi-a descris oraşul natal ca fiind "umbrit de un castel măreţ, pe cât de intimidant, pe atât de impresionant... turnul-închisoare radia putere şi ameninţare în toate direcţiile".