One thing people cannot take away is the vast amount of success stories to emerge from this state . For every person who cracks a joke about New Jersey , chances are they will flip through the channels of their tv tonight and pass several movies starring actors from the Garden State ; their radios will be spinning musicians from the state ; and their homes will be utilizing inventions that came from here as well . In other words , we ’ ve got a lot to brag about ! How many states can boast their Hall of Fame features musicians like Steven Van Zandt , Debbie Harry , Gloria Gaynor , and The Four Seasons ; authors like Harlan Coben and journalist Anna Quindlen ; sports heroes like Al Leiter and Carli Lloyd ; a pair of twin astronauts ( Mark and Scott Kelly ); legendary nurse Clara Maass ; politician Millicent Fenwick ; real estate executive Jon Hanson ; publishing executive Steve Forbes ; businessman Joe Buckelew ; and Buddy Valastro “ The Cake Boss ” — all within one inductee class ? Not to mention who else could have Whoopi Goldberg be the surprise host of the evening ? Or have Bruce Springsteen not only induct Little Stevie but jam with him on stage ? Who has could have the future Hall of Fame ( and arguably the best reliever in baseball history ) Mariano Rivera once again enter the spotlight to “ Enter Sandman ” to provide the introduction to the Cake Boss ? Or NFL Hall of Famer Harry Carson introduce author Harlan Coben ? Or Joe Piscopo introduce inductee Al Leiter ? Or have Buzz Aldrin , one of the last living astronauts to walk on the moon , not only introduce Scott & Mark Kelly alongside Whoopi Goldberg … but actually do the moon walk on stage ! Only Jersey baby !