close Dennis Quaid says he's 'just one of thousands who have left' LA Dennis Quaid reflects on leaving Los Angeles for Nashville, saying residents are frustrated with high taxes, poor services and the fallout from devastating wildfires. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Dennis Quaid is opening up about why he left Los Angeles , saying the once "fantastic" city has been on a downward slide for years. The 72-year-old actor joined the growing exodus of residents fleeing LA when he moved