." >>> when it comes to hurling insults at larry david on "curb your enthusiasm," susie essman is famouslyproud. this morning essman's assignment finds her very much closer to home back in the place where it all began. >> this is arthur avenue. >> i was born a block down. >> if you ask me, and you should, there is no place like the bronx. >> i honestly believe you could make it here, you could make it anywhere. >> reporter: it's big, beautiful, complicated. so move over, manhattan. let's show some love to my hometown. >> this is just amazing. look at these homes. >> i'm susie essman and this is the bronx ahead on "sunday morning." >>> with president trump planning radical changes to the federal work force, mo rocca goes back to the time of mark twain to explore the roots of civil service. >>> seth doane visits with the renowned english fashion designer paul smith, truly a cut above. >>> tracy smith talks with tony winning actress and singer idina menzel on her return to broadway. >>> rita braver catches up with dav pilkey, the author, illustrator behind the best-selling "dog man" series. n

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