we started going up. it was at that point that the south tower got hit. not that i saw the plane but i saw that big orange ball that we all saw on tv hit. and now the amount of glass that came down. it was glass that was from the buildings that were by me from the explosion. that's when a lot of people got hurt, particularly the women. they took off their high heels so they could run faster. they were running on glass. they got their feet cut. nothing life threatening but they were in a lot of pain. reaching for the other side. >> neil: a scary time. you got out. that's what counts. now you can live to tell about it. i wish it was -- i'm in a rush for time but so glad you're well. you were wise to follow your