He has become a 'folk hero' in his home state because of the work he has done to help poor children.
He doesn't much care for city 'folk'. [=people who live in a city]
His 'folks' gave him everything a kid could want.
(..) getting better and better. What are you doing here? I live here. What are you doing here? You live here? In an old folks home? It's a retirement community for active seniors. Wait, so you- you live with our grandmother? How'd you find out about her? (..)2005 In Her Shoes