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.
(..) the aura of sophistication. Oh! Careful! Oops. (LAUGHING) Welcome to my humble abode. Uh, my folks call them "encouragements." Don't ask. (LAUGHS) Hi, guys! Hey! (..)2014 The Fault in Our Stars