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\"That was the haunting part because in the opening and closing of the movie, I actually wear his overcoat ... and his cologne was on the coat and the scent was apparent and, actually, it helped in an interesting way because he was quite a character,\" Travolta, 64, explained.

Tuesday was John Travolta Day in Brooklyn, New York, where fans celebrated the actor at Lenny's Pizza, the restaurant made famous in \"Saturday Night Fever.\" Travolta also promoted the new film in the New York City borough that he said made him famous.

“This life ends one of two ways - dead or in jail - I did both.” - John Gotti. Pre-order your tickets to the summer’s most anticipated movie now: https://t.co/RiEu67RaMq pic.twitter.com/tM1fd9ctsQ

— Gotti Film (@Gotti_Film) June 9, 2018

\"If you think about \"Welcome Back Kotter,\" \"Saturday Night Fever\" and \"Get Shorty\"... those charters were based in Brooklyn and now to top it off with Gotti is the ultimate love letter to New York and to Brooklyn,\" so there you have it,\" Travolta said.

Among his notable films, \"Grease\" is celebrating its 40-year anniversary. Travolta couldn't put into words why the beloved musical resonates with so many generations.

\"I know that I love it,\" he said of \"Grease.\" \"I've always loved it.\"

AMERICA!!!! JOHN TRAVOLTA IS HERE IN TIMES SQUARE! pic.twitter.com/WPrfGbOugM

— Good Morning America (@GMA) June 14, 2018

When asked who is a better dancer -- his “Grease” character Danny Zuko or Tony Manero, whom he portrayed in “Saturday Night Fever -- Travolta said, \"they both rocked it pretty good.\"

\"I'm going to give them a tie,\" he said. \"I have to.\"

\"Gotti\" hits theaters Friday.

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